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Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis
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Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) is an analytical technique that provides separation of serum protein into six fractions: Albumin, Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2, and Gamma. Interpretation of elevation, decreased, or visual change in different fractions can be used as a diagnostic aid for a variety of different disease states and protein abnormalities, including monoclonal gammopathies (MG).
Biomarkers
- Albumin The main protein made by your liver, which helps balance fluids and carries hormones, vitamins, and medications through your blood. Low levels can point to liver, kidney, or nutrition issues.
- Alpha-1 Globulin One of the protein groups measured in a protein electrophoresis test. Changes in this fraction can be an early sign of inflammation or certain liver or lung conditions.
- Alpha-2 Globulin One of the protein groups measured in a protein electrophoresis test. Elevated levels are often seen with inflammation, kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), or certain cancers.
- Beta-1 Globulin One of the protein groups measured in a protein electrophoresis test, which includes transferrin. Changes can relate to iron status or certain liver and kidney conditions.
- Gamma Globulin The protein fraction that includes most of your antibodies (immunoglobulins). Elevated levels can reflect chronic infection, inflammation, or certain blood disorders.
- Total Protein The combined amount of all proteins in your blood, mainly albumin and globulins, used to help evaluate liver, kidney, and nutritional status.
- Abnormal Protein Band 1
- Abnormal Protein Band 2
- Abnormal Protein Band 3
- Beta 2 Globulin