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What Causes Elevated Beta Globulin Levels?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Question: I just had a repeat protein electrphroesis done due to an elevated m spike of .6 6 months ago. All other lab work was pristine. Mspike showed not being observed this time which I assume means it is 0, not present which is good news. The only other thing I saw was an elevated beta globulin of 1.7(it was 1.2 6 months ago). What does that mean? All over globulin total was 3.4(nothing else elevated). I do not want to worry about a new thing now.....
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It can increase in other conditions also.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

Beta globulin can increase in multiple myeloma, atherosclerosis & in high cholesterol state.
Your beta globulin level is slight high only and you don't have any M spike so no need to worry much about that. Just be relaxed. It is not any serious issue.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.
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What Causes Elevated Beta Globulin Levels?

Brief Answer: It can increase in other conditions also. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Beta globulin can increase in multiple myeloma, atherosclerosis & in high cholesterol state. Your beta globulin level is slight high only and you don't have any M spike so no need to worry much about that. Just be relaxed. It is not any serious issue. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.