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Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM). Questions and Answers
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@salma5k I’m not sure how long they’ve had the FISH test that determines genetic markers. When you had your bmb, they may not have been able to determine that. It’s a very specific technologically advanced test.
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@amberl99
It might also be what you hemoc orders I guess too. It wasn’t cheap either, blew my mind when I got back the bill and it was over 31K before insurance and 75% was pathology. It’s also amazing the technology and more recent studies of SMM itself. I think people that would be moderate risk of progression years ago would now be considered high risk.
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@amberl99 I am familiar with FISH, but I think only the congo red staining with the usual testing was done. I honestly can't remember. It's been so long. I would have to go back and review the results.