KUMJ | VOL. 4 | NO. 4 | ISSUE 16 | OCT-DEC, 2006

Diagnosis of multiple myeloma by demonstration of M protein in bone marrow aspirate by agar gel electrophoresis: A case report
Mehta KD, Khambu B, Lakhey M, Lakhey S, Baral N, Majhi S


Abstract:

A number of laboratory tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, including M protein in the serum. Since M protein in the serum originate from tumour cells in the bone marrow before circulating in the serum, demonstration of M protein in bone marrow aspirate can be added to the batteries of diagnostic parameters.


Keyword : Multiple myeloma, Bone marrow aspirate, M band, Agar gel electrophoresis