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What Type Of Blood And Urine Tests Should Be Done And How Often?

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I have high blood pressure,ckd,rbbb,afib,arthritis,left ventricular hypertrophy and grade 3 diastolic function.

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I have a cbc done every other week for chemo and once a month cmp, cbc and electrophoresis.

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For diagnosing and monitoring amyloidosis, the following blood and urine tests are commonly used:

Blood Tests:
1. Complete Blood Count (CBC):
- Purpose: Determines levels of different blood cells.
- Frequency: Regularly, especially during treatment to monitor changes.

2. Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
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For diagnosing and monitoring amyloidosis, the following blood and urine tests are commonly used:

Blood Tests:
1. Complete Blood Count (CBC):
- Purpose: Determines levels of different blood cells.
- Frequency: Regularly, especially during treatment to monitor changes.

2. Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP):
- Purpose: Detects abnormal proteins in the blood.

3. Liver Function Tests:
- Purpose: Monitors liver function by checking levels of alkaline phosphatase.
- Frequency: Regularly if amyloidosis affects the liver.

4. Heart Function Tests:
- Purpose: Monitors cardiac function using biomarkers like troponin T/I and BNP.
- Frequency: Regularly if amyloidosis affects the heart.

5. Kidney Function Tests:
- Purpose: Monitors renal function by checking creatinine and urea levels.
- Frequency: Regularly to ensure kidneys are functioning properly.

Urine Tests:
- Purpose: Detects amyloid deposits and abnormal proteins.
- Frequency: As recommended by your doctor based on your condition.

Regular monitoring is crucial to manage amyloidosis effectively. Always follow your doctor's specific recommendations for test frequency.

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