How does Multiple Myeloma affect you?
There are different types of tests performed to diagnose multiple myeloma, including laboratory tests and imaging.
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CBC (complete blood count)
Chemistry
Myeloma protein (M-Spike)
Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM)
SPEP (serum protein electrophoresis)
Serum IFE (immunofixation)
Serum free light chains
Beta-2 microglobulin
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UPEP (urine protein electrophoresis)
Urine IFE (immunofixation) (Bence Jones protein)
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CT (computed tomography scan)
PET (positron emission tomography) scan
Skeletal survey
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Echocardiogram
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Bone marrow biopsy
Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
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Cytogenetic testing
DNA sequencing
FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) testing