Protein electrophoresis 💉🔬
Protein electrophoresis is a test that measures specific proteins in the blood. The test separates proteins in the blood based on their electrical charge. The protein electrophoresis test is often used to find abnormal substances called M proteins. The presence of M proteins can be a sign of a type of cancer called myeloma, or multiple myeloma. Myeloma affects white blood cells called plasma cells in the bone marrow. Protein electrophoresis also tests for other proteins and antibodies (immunoglobulins).
The protein electrophoresis test is also used to diagnose other conditions affecting the plasma cells. These include Waldenström macroglobulinemia, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), and primary amyloidosis.
Protein electrophoresis can also be used to help diagnose:
Thyroid problems
Diabetes
Anemia
Liver diseases
Poor nutrition or inability to absorb nutrients
Certain autoimmune diseases
Why do I need this test ❓💉
You may need this test if your healthcare provider believes that you have a condition affecting your plasma cells. These conditions may cause the following symptoms:
Unexplained weight loss
Bone pain
Severe tiredness (fatigue)
Weakness
Nausea
Constipation
Abnormal thirst
Frequent urination
Frequent illness or fevers
Bones that fracture easily
Back pain
High levels of calcium in the blood
What other tests might I have along with this test ❓💉
You may also need:
Urine protein electrophoresis
Serum immunofixation
Bone marrow biopsy
Immunotyping, to find what type of M proteins are present
Complete blood count
Blood calcium and electrolyte test
Kidney and liver blood tests
X-rays
What do my test results mean ❓💉
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, and other things. Your test results may be different depending on the lab used. They may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
Serum proteins can be albumin or globulins. Globulins are divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins
Albumin ➡️3.8 to 5 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
Alpha-1 (α-1) ➡️ 0.1 to 0.3 g/dL
Alpha-2 (α-2)➡️ 0.6 to 1 g/dL
Beta (β)➡️ 0.7 to 1.4 g/dL
Gamma (γ)➡️ 0.7 to 1.6 g/dL
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