Episode 040: Myeloma Series, Pt.1 - Intro to Testing and MGUS

In the first episode in our highly-anticipated multiple myeloma series, we begin our discussion about introduction to testing/workup for plasma cell dyscrasias and having our initial discussion about monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS).
Contents:
- What is a plasma cell ?
- What is a plasma cell dyscrasia?
- What is an "SPEP"?
-What is "immunofixation"?
-What are "serum free light chains"?
-Checking UPEP
-Does everyone need a bone marrow biopsy and/or additional workup?
-What is MGUS?

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