How is amyloidosis diagnosed? Can a blood test detect amyloidosis?

To see if you have amyloidosis, a series of tests like a urine test and a blood test may be followed by one or more imaging procedures to take a look at your body’s internal organs.

People with certain symptoms may also need thyroid and kidney function tests. Blood Tests can be used for diagnosing Amyloidosis. For example, Complete Blood Count, Serum Protein Electrophoresis, Serum Free Light Chain Assay, Kidney Function Tests, Heart Function Tests and Genetic Tests.

Amyloidosis is a rare disease caused by the abnormal accumulation of amyloid proteins in various tissues and organs throughout the body. This amyloid buildup can make the organs not work properly.

There are several types of amyloidosis, each with its own unique characteristics and causes. The most common types include AL amyloidosis, AA amyloidosis and Hereditary amyloidosis.

Treatment for amyloidosis may include medications to reduce the production of abnormal proteins, chemotherapy, and organ or stem cell transplant.