Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis
Blood tests
1. Complete blood count (CBC)
This test gives the number of different blood cells that includes red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. By the complete blood count test, doctors can access the level of cancerous cells interfering with the production of blood cells and the proportion of WBCs in the blood. Increased or decreased levels can indicate further problems such as anemia, blood clotting problems, and increased risk of infections.
2. Blood Chemistry profile
The levels of creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), L- lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), calcium, and albumin are measured by blood chemistry profile. This test measures the degree of multiple myeloma and helps the doctors to assess the functioning of the liver and kidney and status of bone damage