To check the stage of amyloidosis, doctors use various tests and biomarkers. Here are the key steps:

1. Blood and Urine Tests:
- Measure biomarkers like NT-proBNP and cardiac troponin T for heart damage.
- Check for proteinuria and eGFR for kidney damage.

2. Biopsy
- A small tissue sample is examined for amyloid Show Full Answer

To check the stage of amyloidosis, doctors use various tests and biomarkers. Here are the key steps:

1. Blood and Urine Tests:
- Measure biomarkers like NT-proBNP and cardiac troponin T for heart damage.
- Check for proteinuria and eGFR for kidney damage.

2. Biopsy:
- A small tissue sample is examined for amyloid proteins.

3. Symptom Assessment:
- Evaluate symptoms to stage hereditary amyloidosis in the nervous system.

Different staging systems may be used depending on the type of amyloidosis and affected organs.

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