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For AL amyloidosis, doctors monitor several key blood markers to check for signs of disease progression or relapse from remission. The main indicators would be:

• Elevated free light chain levels in your blood
• Changes in the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chains (dFLC)
• Abnormal results on serum Show Full Answer

For AL amyloidosis, doctors monitor several key blood markers to check for signs of disease progression or relapse from remission. The main indicators would be:

• Elevated free light chain levels in your blood
• Changes in the difference between involved and uninvolved free light chains (dFLC)
• Abnormal results on serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) and immunofixation (IFE) tests Your healthcare team will also monitor organ function through regular blood tests, particularly:

• Kidney function tests (checking creatinine and urea levels)
• Liver function tests (including alkaline phosphatase/ALP levels)
• Heart damage markers (NT-proBNP and cardiac troponin T)

Any significant changes in these values could indicate that the disease may be becoming active again. Regular monitoring helps catch potential relapses early so treatment adjustments can be made quickly if needed.

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