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SPEP: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written. Excerpt from the entry in Multiple Myeloma:
aka Serum Protein Electrophoresis

The presence of one or more distinct peaks not corresponding to the usual protein bands in the gamma or beta globulin regions indicated the possible presence of a monoclonal or polyclonal gammopathy.

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Associated Diagnoses:

Multiple Myeloma

64% sensitive, 81% specific