Protein electrophoresis is a laboratory technique that determines the levels of specific proteins in a blood sample based on the electric charge. The protein electrophoresis test help diagnose abnormal substances (M proteins), other proteins, antibodies (immunoglobulins), and plasma cell conditions. It can also help identify thyroid, diabetes, liver diseases, malnutrition, malnutrition, and anemia. The dietary habits, lifestyle, and use of certain medications may affect the test results.
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I have an elevated WBC count and myeloma. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a high WBC count, elevated CRP level, muscle wasting, leg swelling, DM, gastritis, and myeloma, which was normal two years back. Now again, I have to go for a myeloma test or protein electrophoresis, or immunofixation. Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For gastritis, a Rabeprazole-like drug can be prescribed. But as per mentioned history, globulin is elevated, and your kappa to lambda ratio is high. So it is better to investigate further to rule out plasma cell dyscrasias. For that, investigations like immunofixati... Read Full »
What does it mean if a protein is found in the gamma region?
Query: Hello doctor, What does it mean if a protein is found in the gamma region? It says they are performing electrophoresis immunofixation. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached report thoroughly (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) results are normal, and you should not be concerned about gamma protein as it is well within the normal range. Serum electropho... Read Full »
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