Protein electrophoresis is a test which is based on the method of migration of the electrical charged proteins in blood, in order to measure and detect the spesific proteins. The test is often used to indicate the presence of abnormal M proteins in blood.
Interpretation: It is mostly used to diagnose patients with Multiple Myeloma and other serum protein disorders. A homogenous spike like region peak in a focal region of gamma-globulin zone, indicates monoclonal gammophaty which is associated with a clonal process that is malignant, including Multiple Myeloma, Waldenstörms macroglobulinemia, solitary plasmacytoma, plasma cell leukemia, heavy chain disease and amyloidosis. Polyclonal gammopathies may also be caused by any reactive or inflamatory process. The test is also done on urine samples to find a light chain myeloma producing excess free light chains (Bence Jones Protein). If there is a problem in the kidneys, proteins can leak into the urine. A large amount may indicate a renal disease.
Sample: Arm Vein blood, Urine, Nonfasting.
Working day: Everyday
Result Time: 7 days 6:00 PM
