Protein Electrophoresis, Serum Test
- Category
- Cancer
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 7 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures protein fractions (electrophoresis) in your blood. Electrophoresis separates proteins into albumin and globulin fractions.
Why this test is performed?
Detects abnormal 'M-spikes' seen in multiple myeloma and evaluates chronic inflammation, liver disease and immune disorders.
Who should take this test?
People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 9 parameters
Protein Electrophoresis (9)
- Albumin
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio
- Alpha 1 Globulin
- Alpha 2 Globulin
- Beta 1 Globulin
- Beta 2 Globulin
- Gamma Globulin
- M Band
- Total Protein
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 5–6 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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