The Diagnostic Criteria for Myeloma

The CRAP criteria, which we definitely needed to know in med school and both at the internal medicine or other residency as well as fellowship level. 96% of myelomas will have an increased plasma cell in the bone marrow. Certain staging criteria for myeloma include the serum beta 2 microglobulin and LDH. In the next episode, I will go over what is considered high risk in terms of multiple myeloma.