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I currently screen for MM using IFE. Will sFLC assays be of additional benefit?

April 26, 2017additional assays benefit Currently ife mm screen sflc

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I currently screen for MM using IFE. Will sFLC assays be of additional benefit?

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Yes, for two reasons. sFLC analysis will detect monoclonal gammopathies that are missed by IFE. Also, quantification of sFLCs, at the time of clinical presentation provides a base line result for subsequent disease monitoring.