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Does the degree of elevation in free light chains/ratio correlate with a probability of AL amyloidosis?

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Medical Oncology · Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

YES, the difference between the kappa and lambda free light chains (dFLC) correlates with the probability of a diagnosis of AL amyloidosis. A significant dFLC indicates a higher likelihood of the disease and can also provide some moderately valuable prognostic information.

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