Anyone know about protein in the blood when you have non Hodgkins lymphoma?

My aunt has lymphoma, and when she goes to her bi monthly check ups, which have been normal till now, they usually tell her the protein in her blood is at 1. Well, this last visit her protein in her blood was at 2. I don't understand what this means, and she really has no one that can decipher this for her. Does anyone know what this means? She also had to have a 5 hour iron infusion. But, since she was diagnosed, about four years ago, she has had good reports, and never never has her protein in the blood been at 2? What does this mean? Thank You.

Anyone know about protein in the blood when you have non Hodgkins lymphoma?
High protein in blood





The type of protein measured in blood is often the protein involved with the immune system. High levels of protein in the blood can be due to many factors, depending on the type of protein present. Normally, your blood contains relatively small amounts of millions of types of proteins, which help fight infection. Causes of elevated levels of protein in blood include:





Infection


Chronic inflammation


Certain bone marrow diseases, such as multiple myeloma, amyloidosis and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)


A diet high in protein doesn't cause an elevated protein level in the blood. However, in cases of severe malnutrition, overall blood protein can be decreased.





Further testing can help pinpoint the cause of high levels of protein in blood.

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