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protein electrophoresis is used in the diagnosis of which condition?
hashimotos
metastatic cancer
multiple myeloma
psoriatic arthritis
Protein electrophoresis is used to analyze proteins in a sample. In multiple myeloma, there is an abnormal production of monoclonal proteins which can be detected by protein electrophoresis. Hashimoto's is mainly diagnosed by thyroid - specific antibody tests. Metastatic cancer diagnosis often involves imaging and tissue biopsy. Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis is based on joint and skin symptoms along with certain blood tests other than just protein electrophoresis.
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C. Multiple Myeloma