tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post414105962479534746..comments2023-09-19T05:50:03.130-04:00Comments on Renal Fellow Network: Screening tests for multiple myelomaGearoid McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049723797363526138noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-58521706230741156242010-10-02T01:12:03.548-04:002010-10-02T01:12:03.548-04:00I just spoke to our medical oncologist about this ...I just spoke to our medical oncologist about this very issue today. We are moving away from SPEP/UPEP and SPEP/SFLC is becoming the standard work-up for MM.JBdochttp://twitter.com/JBdocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-16760380383734018062010-10-02T00:04:32.940-04:002010-10-02T00:04:32.940-04:00At the University of Minnesota, we are using SFLC ...At the University of Minnesota, we are using SFLC more now. And you are right, generally we order a 'slew of tests'. Interestingly, recently a question came up that if on the board exams, we are asked to pick between Urine and Serum IF, which is the one? It seems it may be urine, for reasons, of higher light chain concentration. Any comments?Tarunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674154928191744404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-77548967552553366792010-10-02T00:03:39.216-04:002010-10-02T00:03:39.216-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tarunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674154928191744404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-6090769867651842682010-10-01T19:43:40.820-04:002010-10-01T19:43:40.820-04:00just keep in mind that in someone with renal failu...just keep in mind that in someone with renal failure, they will be elevated but if the ratio is too high or too low, then there is a real problem. I am sure if you screen all your dialysis patients, SFLC will be elevated equallyKenar D Jhaveri( kidney 007)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08654527832183917798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-64659023854942349772010-10-01T16:22:17.225-04:002010-10-01T16:22:17.225-04:00I think we should probably start using them at Bri...I think we should probably start using them at Brigham, too!lisajcohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239296105462974113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230162007222918868.post-44962685065845849332010-10-01T15:40:43.373-04:002010-10-01T15:40:43.373-04:00nice post
I use serum free light chains as a routi...nice post<br />I use serum free light chains as a routine. Most studies have indicated that SFLC is very sensitive and will be probably giving u the diagnosis very early on!Kenar D Jhaveri( kidney 007)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08654527832183917798noreply@blogger.com