... or steroids Malnutrition, breakdown of red blood cells, liver disease Beta High cholesterol , iron-deficiency anemia, lymphoma Malnutrition, autoimmune disorders Gamma Multiple myeloma, MGUS Many ...

... Diseases of the immune system, such as HIV Lymphoma , a cancer of the bone marrow Diseases of the liver or spleen A white blood count can show ...

... that you will get cancer. Liver injury and liver diseases that aren't cancer can also cause high AFP levels. Less often, high levels of AFP may be a sign of other cancers, including lymphoma or lung cancer . Your provider will use your ...

... Low globulin levels may be a sign of: Liver disease Kidney disease Malnutrition High globulin levels may be a sign of: Infection Inflammatory disease An immune disorder Certain cancers, such as multiple myeloma, Hodgkin lymphoma (also called Hodgkin disease), or malignant lymphoma Tuberculosis ...

... sometimes normal with this disease Menkes syndrome Severe liver disease Kidney disease A lack of copper caused by malnutrition and/or malabsorption Higher than normal ceruloplasmin levels may be linked to: Heart disease Rheumatoid arthritis Leukemia Hodgkin lymphoma Infection, inflammation, or injury But high levels of ...

... the ovary or testicles Used to: Help diagnose liver cancer Find out if cancer has spread (the stage of cancer) See if cancer treatment is working Predict chances for recovery B2M (Beta 2-microglobulin) Tumor marker for: multiple myeloma , some lymphomas , and leukemias Used to: See if cancer treatment ...

... phosphatase levels are high and the results of liver tests are normal, the problem may be a bone disorder, such as Paget's disease of bone . This disease makes your bones unusually large and weak, causing them to break more easily. Moderately high levels of ALP may be a sign of many different types of conditions, including: Hodgkin lymphoma Heart failure Certain infections It's possible to have ...

... monitor diseases that affect the: Blood , including anemia Liver Lungs Kidneys Heart , including heart attack Pancreas Brain and spinal cord , such as encephalitis and bacterial meningitis Help monitor conditions that may get worse over time, such as muscular dystrophy and HIV Help diagnose certain severe infections Find out how serious certain types of cancer may be, including multiple myeloma , lymphoma , leukemia , testicular cancer , and melanoma . Check whether treatment ...

... most often caused by: Heart failure Kidney disease Liver disease , including cirrhosis Exudate is a cloudy fluid that has high amounts of protein. It can be caused by conditions that involve inflammation, infections, and other conditions that affect blood vessels or lymphatic vessels , which are part of your immune system. These conditions include: Pancreatitis Certain autoimmune diseases , including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus Cancer , most often leukemia , lymphoma , breast or lung cancer Lung diseases that aren' ...

... of cancer, such as leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma Ulcerative colitis , a condition in which the lining ...