Request a Seminar (UK Only)
We have experienced presenters who are keen to help educate your team on the status of free light chain testing. We have a presentation that fits easily into a 1 hour time slot allowing for questions and discussion too. This presentation is designed to be of value to clinicians and laboratory staff who want to keep abreast of developments. The talk covers the following topics:
- Overview of free light chain production
- Analytical principles of the serum free light chain assay
- Overview of free light chain metabolism via the kidney; consideration of the contribution of renal metabolism to differences between serum and urinary free light chain concentrations
- Benefits of serum free light chain assay compared to serum and urine protein electrophoresis and immunofixation.
- Utility of the serum free light chain ratio in determining monoclonality
- Clinical applications of the serum free light chain assay in:
Diagnosis and monitoring of:
- Light Chain Multiple Myeloma
- Nonsecretory Multiple Myeloma
- Primary (AL) amyloidosis
Monitoring of Intact Immunoglobulin Multiple Myeloma
- Real time information on response to therapy
- Detection of light chain escape
- Potential to predict development of cast nephropathy
Risk stratification of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
Primary screening for monoclonal gammopathies (in combination with serum electrophoresis)
- Increased tumour detection rate
- Replacement of urine Bence Jones protein analysis
Renal Clinics
- Screening for cast nephropathy/myeloma kidney
- Monitoring serum free light chain removal during haemodialysis
We have been granted 1 CPD point for attendees at this seminar by both the IBMS and the Royal College of Pathologists. If you would like us to visit your facility please email info@bindingsite.co.uk
