[alaskanmeg]

Plasma cell labeling index

by alaskanmeg on Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:33 pm

Hey, new to the forum. Officially diagnosed 15 Jun 12. I will get all my info together at a later date, but for now I would like to find out how to determine my PCLI. thanks, meg

[Billy1]

Re: Plasma cell labeling index

by Billy1 on Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:35 pm

This has already been asked once before (by myself). Run a search or go to page 5 where it currently is under "Plasma Cell Labeling Index".

Regards:

Billy1

[Moderator's addition:]

Here is a link to the conversation to which Billy1 is referring:
https://myelomabeacon.org/forum/plasma-cell-labeling-index-t853.html

[Dr. Peter Voorhees]

Re: Plasma cell labeling index

by Dr. Peter Voorhees on Thu Jun 21, 2012 8:28 am

The plasma cell labeling index can be done at the Mayo Clinic. It is not offered at most other laboratories. It is a useful prognostic test when done by a center with experience. Whether it adds additional prognostic information beyond the other more commonly used tests (cytogenetics/FISH, LDH, international stage, gene expression profile) remains to be seen. I suspect that most patients with a high PCLI have other high-risk features utilizing the other testing, but that is just a hunch. Definitely worthy of further study!

I hope this helps!

Pete V.