Protein Electrophoresis Test In Chandigarh Price, Normal Range, Procedure, Result
AN OVERVIEW
About Protein Electrophoresis Test
Why is the Protein Electrophoresis Test done?
Doctors order a Protein Electrophoresis Test to identify a few things:
- By separating the different proteins in the blood serum, doctors are able to determine the cause of symptoms or illnesses a person may be experiencing.
- It can help determine thyroid issues, anaemia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, malnutrition, autoimmune diseases as well as cancer.
- A Protein Electrophoresis Test is especially helpful in determining the cause of certain symptoms like nausea, sudden weight loss, back pain, weak bones, fatigue or weakness, constant and excessive thirst, and even constipation.
What does a Protein Electrophoresis Test measure?
Various types of proteins are found in the blood such as:
- Albumin
- Alpha-1 globulin
- Alpha-2 globulin
- Beta globulin
- and Gamma globulin.
The Protein Electrophoresis Test is used to analyze and measure the value of all of these different proteins in the blood.
In general, the normal range of each of these proteins in the blood are as follows:
| Protein Type | Normal Range (grams/decilitre) |
| Albumin | 3.8-5.0 |
| Alpha-1 Globulin | 0.1- 0.3 |
| Alpha-2 Globulin | 0.6- 1.0 |
| Beta Globulin | 0.7- 1.4 |
| Gamma Globulin | 0.7- 1.6 |
The Protein Electrophoresis Test is suggested by doctors to check if the protein values are within this range or not.
Proteins are called the building blocks of the body. They determine all major aspects like bone structure overall health, as well as help with healing and recovery of the body. The increase in value of any of these proteins can be an indication of a particular type of ailment most associated with that protein.
Risk/side effects of Protein Electrophoresis Test
As this test is a simple blood test, there are no major side effects or risks to it. A needle is used to prick and withdraw blood. However, since it is a slightly invasive test, there may be some bleeding, bruising, and discomfort felt. All of these symptoms go away on their own and do not need any special medical assistance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Is the Protein Electrophoresis Test at home accurate?
Protein Electrophoresis Test, whether done at home or a lab, provides accurate results.
Does Hospitalanddoctors.com provide accompanying tests with the Protein Electrophoresis Test In Chandigarh?
Yes, Hospitalanddoctors.com provides a whole range of tests and accompanying tests with the Protein Electrophoresis Test In Chandigarh.
Is any preparation needed for this test?
No, the patient does not need to prepare for this test in any form.
Do I need to observe fasting before this test?
No, this test is to measure the level of proteins in blood serum. Fasting is not required.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER GETTING TESTED
Interpreting the Protein Electrophoresis Test results
Interpreting Protein Electrophoresis test results
When a Protein Electrophoresis Test is done, the different proteins are separated by placing the blood serum into a special gel and then exposing this to electric current. The different proteins separate into groups, clubbing with other protein molecules of their kind, which are then analyzed.
Different ratios of increase in all the different protein values can indicate the presence of a particular illness. However, this test is not considered alone, and doctors would order more tests to get a definitive diagnosis.
Protein Electrophoresis Test In Chandigarh
Starts from 433*
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A Protein Electrophoresis Test is a blood test in which only the serum of the blood is tested. The serum is a liquid that is derived when the red and white cells and the platelets are removed from the blood sample. SPEP is done to identify some particular type of proteins present in the blood through a lab technique known as Electrophoresis.
Electrophoresis is the technique in which different kinds of proteins are separated from the blood to assess the presence of diseases and causes.