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What does it mean if my serum Beta 2-microglobulin is increased, but all other testing shows remission? (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/does-it-mean-if-my-serum-beta-2-microglobulin-increased-all-other-testing-shows-remission)

In this week’s video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie explains why serum β2-microglobulin may increase in some myeloma patients, but does not indicate relapse.

BOTTOM LINE:
An increase in serum β2-microglobulin usually indicates infections, but do investigate its cause further.

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Dr. Brian GM Durie (https://www.myeloma.org/Brian-Durie-md)

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Image of Dr. Brian G.M. Durie Dr. Brian G.M. Durie (1942-2025) was the co-founder of the IMF. He was a Professor of Medicine, Hematologist/Oncologist, and Honoree MD at the University of Brussels.