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).
No special preparation is needed for Electrophoresis. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Electrophoresis. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Gender | Age groups | Value |
UNISEX | All age groups | 95 - 98% |
UNISEX | All age groups | 2 - 3% |
UNISEX | All age groups | 0.8 - 2% |
UNISEX | All age groups | Absent |
UNISEX | All age groups | Absent |
UNISEX | All age groups | Normally, 5 fractions of proteins are present: Albumin, Alpha 1, Alpha 2, Beta, Gamma Globulin |