Serum-free light chains in the evaluation of M-component disease

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Jul 15;186(29):V12230766. doi: 10.61409/V12230766.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Current guidelines recommend screening with serum M-protein and serum-free light chain analysis (S-FLC) when an M-protein-related disorder is suspected. Many patients with multiple myeloma will be overlooked if only serum M-protein is measured. Despite this, the general practitioners in some areas of Denmark cannot order S-FLC. This review aims to disseminate knowledge of the S-FLC analysis, its applicability, and limitations in the diagnostic workup for suspected monoclonal gammopathies.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains* / blood
  • Multiple Myeloma* / blood
  • Multiple Myeloma* / diagnosis
  • Myeloma Proteins / analysis
  • Paraproteinemias / blood
  • Paraproteinemias / diagnosis

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains
  • Myeloma Proteins
  • multiple myeloma M-proteins