Published on: 6/12/2025
Last Update: 7/4/2025
The M band is a marker seen in blood tests that can indicate multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. It shows up as a specific band on a test called serum protein electrophoresis.
The M band, or monoclonal band, is a key marker in diagnosing multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the blood. This band appears on a test called serum protein electrophoresis, which helps doctors see different proteins in the blood.
This test is essential because it helps doctors understand how much of this abnormal protein is in the blood, which can aid in diagnosing and monitoring the disease.
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