Multiple Myeloma lab tests

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  1. 3. A large peak in SPEP results that marks large amounts of myeloma protein
  2. 6. This antibody plays a role in allergic reactions and may be found in the lungs, skin, and mucous membranes. Mean level 13.2 kU/L
  3. 9. Measures the number of red, white and platelet cells in the blood
  4. 10. This type of white blood cells are responsible for much of the body’s protection against infection
  5. 12. Abreviated IFE, this test identifies proteins called Ig’s in blood
  6. 14. These cells help fight infection
  7. 15. This type of blood cell helps the blood to clot
  8. 16. Test used to separate and identify M protein in the blood
  9. 17. The body uses this type of antibody to fight bacterial and viral infections. They are widespread in the body. Normal range 767-1590 mg/dL
  10. 18. This antibody is mainly present in body secretions and are chief antibodies in mucous membranes of GI and respiratory tract. Normal range 61-356 mg/dL
Down
  1. 1. This antibody helps the immune system fight infections. They are found in blood. Normal range 37-286 mg/dL
  2. 2. Smaller units that make up immunoglobulins and can be kappa or lambda type
  3. 4. Soft tissue inside bones that help form blood cells
  4. 5. Abnormal ratio may indicate excess production of one type of light chain
  5. 6. Antibodies that help your body fight infection
  6. 7. A process used in labs to separate molecules by size and electrical charge
  7. 8. A tumor of malignangt plasma cells that has formed in the bones
  8. 11. Normally part of the immune system, these cells make antibodies
  9. 13. A bone marrow cancer that involves a type of white blood cells called plasma cells
  10. 18. This antibody is found in very small amounts and its role isn’t completely understood