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QEP

General

Clinical Use:

Electrophoresis is used to identify the presence or absence of abnormal proteins and to identify when different groups of proteins are increased or decreased in serum. It is frequently used to detect and identify monoclonal proteins. Serum and urine protein electrophoresis are used to help detect, diagnose, and monitor the course and treatment of conditions associated with these abnormal proteins, including multiple myeloma and a few related diseases. Protein electrophoresis may be requested when investigating symptoms that suggest multiple myeloma, such as bone pain, anaemia, tiredness, unexplained fractures, and recurrent infections. It may also be used as a follow-up to other laboratory tests, such as an abnormal total protein and/or increased globulins level, elevated urine protein levels, elevated calcium levels, and low white or red blood cell counts.
It is recommended that a spot urine for Bence Jones protein also be requested for exclusion of monoclonal gammopathy.

Availability:

Samples are tested Monday-Friday.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Electrophoresis Protein, M Protein, Myeloma Screen, Paraproteins, Protein Electrophoresis , Quantitative Electrophoresis of Protein, Serum Protein Electrophoresis, SPE,

Code:

SPE

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

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Reference Interval:

Total Protein
0d  -<31d      50 - 70
31d - <1y      55 - 75
1y  - <4y      58 - 78
4y  - <120y    60 - 80
Albumin
0d  -<31d      25 - 40
31d - <17y     32 - 48
17y - <120y    35 - 50
Age            Alpha-1-Globulin  Alpha-2-Globulin  Beta Globulin  Gamma Globulin
0d-<6m         2-5              5-10             3-7              2-7
6m-<1y         2-4              6-12             4-8              3-9
1y-<2y         2-4              7-12             5-8              4-10
2y-<7y         2-4              6-11             5-9              5-12
7y-<16y        2-4              5-10             5-9              6-14
16y-<120y      2-4              5-9              6-10             8-16

Collection Requirements

Container:

Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

0.5mL

Collection Instructions:

Specify if a paraprotein is suspected or if a known paraprotein requires quantitation on request form.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

Serum, no gel (RED)

Processing Instructions:

Minimum Assay Volume:

60uL

Stability:

7 days chilled

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 2830
Special Chemistry	Biochemistry	QEII Medical Centre	6383 4114

Last Updated : 21-12-2021 13:48