Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance laboratory findings
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omer Kamal, M.D.[2]
Overview
Laboratory Findings
Patients may be diagnosed with MGUS if they fulfill the following three criteria:[1]
- A monoclonal paraprotein band less than 3 g/dl;
- Plasma cells less than 10% on bone marrow examination; and
- No evidence of bone lesions, anemia, hypercalcemia, or renal insufficiency related to the paraprotein.
Check the blood for hypercalcemia and deterioration in renal function, check the urine for Bence-Jones protein
References
- ↑ International Myeloma Working Group (2003). "Criteria for the classification of monoclonal gammopathies, multiple myeloma and related disorders: a report of the International Myeloma Working Group". Br J Haematol. 121 (5): 749–57. PMID 12780789.