Friday, October 24, 2008

Medline article on Multiple Myeloma

Medline Link

From the article:

Exams and Tests

Blood tests can help diagnose this disease. Such tests may include:

Blood chemistry (CHEM 20) shows increased levels of calcium, total protein, and abnormal kidney function.
Complete blood count (CBC) reveals low number of red and white blood cells and platelets.
Freelite diagnostic assay measures immunoglobulin pieces called light chains.
Protein electrophoresis - serum is abnormal.

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