AL amyloidosis is diagnosed through a combination of tests and evaluations. Here are the key steps involved:

1. Biopsy: A tissue sample is taken from an affected organ (like the kidney, heart, or liver) or from fat tissue to check for amyloid deposits
2. Blood and Urine Tests: These tests look for abnormal light chains Show Full Answer

AL amyloidosis is diagnosed through a combination of tests and evaluations. Here are the key steps involved:

1. Biopsy: A tissue sample is taken from an affected organ (like the kidney, heart, or liver) or from fat tissue to check for amyloid deposits.
2. Blood and Urine Tests: These tests look for abnormal light chains produced by plasma cells.
3. Imaging Tests: Tests like echocardiograms or MRIs may be used to assess organ damage.
4. Bone Marrow Biopsy: This helps to evaluate the number of plasma cells in the bone marrow.

These steps help confirm the presence of amyloid deposits and assess the extent of organ involvement.

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