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Medical Conditions - Paraprotein

A paraprotein is a monoclonal immunoglobin or immunoglobin light chain which is present in the blood or urine and arises from the clonal proliferation of the maturated B cells, typically plasma cells or B-lymphocytes. These proteins are associated with the disorders of the kidney.

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Can paraproteins fluctuate without treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Yes, the levels can vary. In fact the levels always fluctuate and hence never used as a marker of treatment response.

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