Multiple Myeloma lab tests
Across
- 3. A large peak in SPEP results that marks large amounts of myeloma protein
- 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
- 9. Measures the number of red, white and platelet cells in the blood
- 10. This type of white blood cells are responsible for much of the body’s protection against infection
- 12. Abreviated IFE, this test identifies proteins called Ig’s in blood
- 14. These cells help fight infection
- 15. This type of blood cell helps the blood to clot
- 16. Test used to separate and identify M protein in the blood
- 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
- 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. This antibody helps the immune system fight infections. They are found in blood. Normal range 37-286 mg/dL
- 2. Smaller units that make up immunoglobulins and can be kappa or lambda type
- 4. Soft tissue inside bones that help form blood cells
- 5. Abnormal ratio may indicate excess production of one type of light chain
- 6. Antibodies that help your body fight infection
- 7. A process used in labs to separate molecules by size and electrical charge
- 8. A tumor of malignangt plasma cells that has formed in the bones
- 11. Normally part of the immune system, these cells make antibodies
- 13. A bone marrow cancer that involves a type of white blood cells called plasma cells
- 18. This antibody is found in very small amounts and its role isn’t completely understood