[Niki]

Understanding my SPEP results - do I have kidney issues?

by Niki on Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:36 pm

Hi everybody,

I did an 24 hour urine electrophoresis immunofixation test. The good point is that it were both negative without any sign of M component. The problem is that we found out that I have proteinuria (total proteins 0.25 g/day), low creatinine(7.05mmol/day) but normal urea.

The other point that I cannot get is that from the normal urine sample not the 24 hour, that I did the same day, both the creatinine and total proteins are normal.

Could that mean that I have some trouble with the kidneys? Serum urea and creatinine levels are fine.

Best regards,

Niki

[Wayne K]

Re: Understanding my SPEP results - do I have kidney issues?

by Wayne K on Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:52 pm

You don't give your age, but kidney problems are more prevalent than multiple myeloma. Some decrease in kidney function is also common with age.

[Niki]

Re: Understanding my SPEP results - do I have kidney issues?

by Niki on Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:58 pm

Hello Wayne. I am 74 years old. Thanks for your response

[Dr. Edward Libby]

Re: Understanding my SPEP results - do I have kidney issues?

by Dr. Edward Libby on Mon Jan 06, 2014 5:22 pm

Hello Niki,
Good news !
That is a very low level of protein in the 24 hour urine collection. This does not signify a problem.
Best of luck to you.

[Niki]

Re: Understanding my SPEP results - do I have kidney issues?

by Niki on Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:30 pm

Dear Dr. Libby,

Thank you very much for your answer. I really appreciate it. Thank you for the good news!!!

Have a nice rest of the day!
Niki