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7. Diagnosing Monoclonal Gammopathy

Doctors often detect monoclonal gammopathy during blood tests for another condition. Upon noticing the extra compound, the doctor will likely administer further tests to determine the exact amount of M-protein in the blood. To rule out other causes, doctors may suggest additional blood tests, imaging tests such as MRI or CT scans, urine tests, x-rays of the bones, or quantitative immunoglobulin tests. In some cases, they may perform a bone marrow biopsy—a procedure in which a small needle extracts a small amount of tissue for analysis. Such a procedure, however, is typically reserved for those who are at a higher risk of developing serious disease.

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