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Could it be multiple myeloma?
14 Sept 2026This infographic provides guidance for primary care providers on the interpretation of monoclonal protein testing results when evaluating patients for multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders. Learn how serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), immunofixation, and serum free light chain (sFLC) testing can aid diagnosis, referral decisions and risk assessment. Explore practical interpretation frameworks, diagnostic pathways, and referral recommendations that help identify patients who may benefit from urgent hematology evaluation while distinguishing likely malignant and premalignant conditions.
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Clinical ChemistryBiochemistry (or clinical chemistry) involves the analysis of bodily fluids using chemical tests. Techniques used include HPLC, chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, immunochemical, electrophoresis, turbidometric / spectrophotometric assay, MRI and ISE analysis. Tests are often carried out on plasma or serum but urine (urinalysis) and fecal specimens are also processed.Multiple Myeloma
