Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the tests for amyloidosis?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Biopsy: Clinical suspicion and biopsy of the suspected organs, followed by examination of the tissue by a pathologist is usually needed to establish a diagnosis of amyloidosis.
Answered 3/5/2013
5.8k views
The tests for Amyloidosis include:: B type natriuretic peptide, Biopsy, Bone marrow biopsy, Cardiac MRI without contrast, Complete blood count, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Electrocardiogram, Genetic testing, Troponin, 24 hour urine collection, Beta 2 microglobulin, Immunofixation and immunoglobulins, Urine immunofixation, Echocardiogram.
Answered 6/1/2016
1.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the best test to point toward (or rule out) possible al amyloidosis? Serum free light chain assays or urine free light chain assays?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Petechiae due to mild irritation blood test absolutely normal fear for amyloidosis?On Google it shows amyloidosis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does pathology routinely test for amyloid? Recently had thyroidectomy and have smoldering myeloma so would like amyloidosis to be ruled out.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Testing for amyloidosis. Two 24-hr urine protein labs both showed protein 6.3mg/dl. 1st test was 140mg/24hrs from volume of 2225ml of pee. 2nd test was 129.2mg/24hrs from 2050ml pee. Both in range, but if peed more would have been over limit. Worry?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What blood test show Amyloidosis?
Can blood tests diagnose amyloidosis?
What is the diagnostic test for amyloidosis?
Celiac already ruled out...The tTG-IgA test was negative....im afraid of MM or AL amyloidosis maybe..?
I have been diagnosed with lichen amyloidosis without proper test conducted by a dermatologist at malaysia. Should i get 2nd opinion?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
