Abnormal Serum Light Chain Ratio -

An indicates that the balance between two types of proteins— kappa and lambda free light chains—is outside the standard range of roughly 0.26 to 1.65 . These proteins are produced by plasma cells to help your immune system fight infections.

A rare condition where misfolded light chains build up in organs like the heart or kidneys. Typical Next Steps Abnormal Serum Light Chain Ratio

Conditions like multiple myeloma or MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance) can cause one type of light chain to be overproduced, skewing the ratio. An indicates that the balance between two types