Understand the role of SPE in the detection of monoclonal gammopathies
Learn when SPE should be performed and recognize the clinical and biological signs suggestive of an M-protein.
Early detection of Multiple Myeloma: The importance of serum protein electrophoresis
This webinar is presented in English.
Abstract
Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is the most common indicator to diagnose and monitor M-protein but there are also clinical and biological signs that justify SPE such as recurrent infections, hyperviscosity, bone pain or anemia, renal insufficiency, hypercalcemia…
In this webinar, thanks to several case studies, Dr. Julien Guillemaud will discuss the importance of SPE for the detection of an M-protein and of serum immunofixation and immunotyping to confirm the presence of the M-protein and determine its isotype. After several general points about SPE and plasma cell disorders, Dr. Julien Guillemaud will separate his webinar in two parts : qualitative disorders profiles and quantitative abnormalities.
What will you learn?
Differentiate and confirm M-proteins using complementary techniques
Explore how serum immunofixation and immunotyping help confirm the presence of an M-protein and determine its isotype.
Interpret abnormal electrophoretic findings
Review case-based examples of abnormal SPE patterns and quantitative abnormalities associated with plasma cell disorders.
SPE is prescribed for multiple myeloma patients but not only SPE should be considered also in some other clinical indications and biological features
About Dr. Julien GUILLEMAUD
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