Table 4 Median time to major response, stratified by measurable M-protein by sPEP/uPEP at baseline (months).

From: Value of serum-free light chain measurements in response and progression assessment in multiple myeloma with monoclonal protein measurable by electrophoresis

 

n

Median time (months)

95% CI

p-value

Only serum

dFLC

440

1.15

1.06–1.24

 

Serum M-protein

440

1.48

1.34–1.62

<0.001

Serum and urine

dFLC

228

1.08

1.01–1.16

 

Serum M-protein

228

1.51

1.31–1.71

<0.001

Urine M-protein

228

3.19

2.57–3.80

<0.001

Urine only

dFLC

171

1.12

1.00–1.23

 

Urine M-protein

171

2.37

2.00–2.73

<0.001

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