The buried life list

The buried life list - The presence of free and intactmonoclonal light chains is assessed by immunofixation afterelectrophoresis or isoelectric focusing. More information on Free Light Chains is available from the manufacturer's website. We understand that FLC tests are also now available at the HaematologyDept.SirCharlesGardinerHospital in Nedlands, Western Australia.


The buried life list - The testing request needs to originate from your doctor, and the results will be sent back to the doctor which requested it. We know they currently test some interstate samples, on a weekly basis. If testing is unavailable in your state, you can have your blood sample sent to the AlfredHospital, in Melbourne. If you have Primary Amyloidosis it is important to have your Light Chains tested regularly, to determine the status of your disease, even if it is sometime since you were diagnosed.

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