A patient is suspected of having multiple myeloma and needs to undergo testing to identify the individual types of immunoglobulins present to confirm a diagnosis.Which test would be most appropriate for this purpose?
A)Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE)
B)Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
C)Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
D)Immunosuppressant cyclosporine

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Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) is the most appropriate test to identify the individual types of immunoglobulins present in a suspected case of multiple myeloma. It is a sensitive and specific test that can detect abnormal monoclonal antibody (M-protein) in the blood or urine. IgE and IgA are types of immunoglobulins, but they are not specific to multiple myeloma. Immunosuppressant cyclosporine is a medication used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and is not relevant to the diagnosis of multiple myeloma.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Multiple Myeloma and Needs