Background And Objectives: An abnormal anion gap and an increased total protein and globulin are clues to the diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathy. We explored the utility of these markers in IgG, IgA, IgM, and free light chain monoclonal gammopathies.
Design, Setting, Participants, & Measurements: The anion gap, Na(+) - (Cl(-) + HCO(3)(-)), corrected for hypoalbuminemia, was calculated in patients with monoclonal gammopathies. Exclusion criteria were serum calcium >10.5 mg/dl and/or creatinine >2 mg/dl.
Results: Among 287 patients, 242 remained after applying exclusion criteria (109 IgG, 64 IgA, 21 IgM, and 48 light chain); 36% of 242 patients required correction for hypoalbuminemia. The anion gap was decreased (<10) in 22% of IgG and increased (>15) in 31% of IgA monoclonal gammopathies. IgM did not affect the gap. In light chain gammopathies, the anion gap showed no consistent trend (15% increased, 17% decreased). Mean clonal IgG, IgA, and IgM concentrations were 10-fold higher than mean clonal free light chain concentrations in the respective monoclonal gammopathies (P < 0.001). These paraprotein level disparities were reflected in significantly increased mean serum total protein and globulin concentrations in IgG, IgA, and IgM versus free light chain monoclonal gammopathies, where mean total protein and globulin levels were within normal limits (P < 0.001).
Conclusions: The anion gap was significantly altered in IgG and IgA monoclonal gammopathies, but it was not a sensitive tool for suspecting the diagnosis. In light chain monoclonal gammopathies, the anion gap, total protein, and globulin did not provide reliable diagnostic clues.
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