Testing for amyloidosis involves several steps to confirm the diagnosis and determine the type. These include:

1. Physical Exam: Checking for symptoms like swollen joints, muscle weakness, or tongue swelling
2. Blood and Urine Tests: To detect amyloid proteins and assess organ function.
3. Imaging Tests: Ultrasound, MRI, Show Full Answer

Testing for amyloidosis involves several steps to confirm the diagnosis and determine the type. These include:

1. Physical Exam: Checking for symptoms like swollen joints, muscle weakness, or tongue swelling.
2. Blood and Urine Tests: To detect amyloid proteins and assess organ function.
3. Imaging Tests: Ultrasound, MRI, CT scans, or nuclear imaging to check for organ damage.
4. Biopsy: Tissue samples (e.g., fat pad, bone marrow) confirm amyloid deposits.

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