A 56-year-old member asked:
what other tests for multiple myeloma?
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Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldstein answered
29 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Myeloma tests: There are many tests that are used to diagnose and stage multiple myeloma. These can include: cbc, chemistry panel, bone marrow biopsy, chromosome studies, plain xrays of the bones, 24 hour urine collection. Sometimes special imaging studies such as mri, ct or pet may be used.
Answered on Sep 27, 2018
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