title: A simple screening procedure for detection of infraclinical cases of multiple myeloma.
abstract: Agarose Gel Serum Electrophoresis is a simple, rapid and sensitive technique routinely used for diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Its effectiveness as a screening tool for detecting infraclinical cases of Multiple Myeloma is brought out in this study. 29 out of the 219 patients presenting with unexplained osteoporosis and pain are found to be positive for M proteins. These patients were earlier adjudged organic disease free after preliminary investigation and examination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Lab. Medicine, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: S Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Kothari
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lata
authors.forename: V H
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: Talib
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Shrivastava
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004587:Electrophoresis, Agar Gel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D017678:Sex Distribution