Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
High Plasma Levels, Calcium And Kappa Lamda Ratios Are Unchanged. Suspicion Of Myeloma. Confirmatory Tests?
My mother s plasma % is 48% ..and they suspect myeloma ..but v still doubt cos calcium levels and other kappa lamda ratios are still the same.How can i confirm..We have started with dexamethsone 20mg twice a weak and lenangio daily for 21 days...Zobone injections are also suggested.Reports also says it is polyclonal gammopathy but docs say myeloma and started d treatment
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
Hi,
Multiple myeloma is plasma cell dyscrasia. Definitive diagnosis to be made first. Serum electrphoresis, skeletal survey, bone marrow biopsy are the tests available. Kidney function test should also be done. Probably your doctor has asked for those tests . Follow your doctors advise.
Multiple myeloma is plasma cell dyscrasia. Definitive diagnosis to be made first. Serum electrphoresis, skeletal survey, bone marrow biopsy are the tests available. Kidney function test should also be done. Probably your doctor has asked for those tests . Follow your doctors advise.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Plasma cell dyscrasias
Loading Online Doctors....