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SPEP and immunofixation blood tests

by dianaiad on Tue May 20, 2014 7:46 pm

What is the 'standard of care' with this? That is, how often should an SPEP be repeated, especially for someone with high risk multiple myeloma?

Should it be monthly, bi-monthly, every three months? What's the norm for this?

dianaiad
Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
When were you/they diagnosed?: Officially...March 2013
Age at diagnosis: 63
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Re: SPEP and immunofixation blood tests

by Nancy Shamanna on Tue May 20, 2014 9:28 pm

My SPEP test, to determine 'M' proteins, is repeated before every time I have an appointment with my oncologist. So a few years ago, when i was taking Revlimid and it had to be renewed monthly, it was once a month, but now it is only once every three months.

That is one of the main tests used to determine the state of my myeloma's activity. The other main test, IMO, is the serum free light chain test (sFLC).

Hope that helps!

Nancy Shamanna
Name: Nancy Shamanna
Who do you know with myeloma?: Self and others too
When were you/they diagnosed?: July 2009
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Re: SPEP and immunofixation blood tests

by Wayne K on Wed May 21, 2014 1:59 pm

I was on a 3 month schedule until I started a relapse and I'm now on monthly, likely for the Revlimid.
My relapse was gradual enough that the 3 month interval wasn't a problem.
I was on a 2 month schedule for about 10 months immediately after my SCT.

Wayne K
Name: Wayne
Who do you know with myeloma?: Myself, my sister who passed in '95
When were you/they diagnosed?: 03/09
Age at diagnosis: 70
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