What does protein electrophoresis tell you?
What does protein electrophoresis tell you?
Protein electrophoresis is used to identify and measure the presence of abnormal proteins, the absence of normal proteins, and/or to detect various protein electrophoresis patterns associated with certain conditions, as found in blood, urine or other body fluids.
What is normal range for protein electrophoresis?
Normal value ranges are: Total protein: 6.4 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 64 to 83 grams per liter (g/L)
What does an abnormal protein band 1 mean on electrophoresis?
Optimal Result: 0 – 0.01 g/dL. When an abnormal protein (band or peak) is detected, additional tests are done to identify the type of protein (immunotyping). Possible monoclonal protein (M-protein) present.
What infections cause high protein in blood?
Possible causes of high blood protein include:
- Amyloidosis (buildup of abnormal proteins in your organs)
- Dehydration.
- Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis C.
- HIV/AIDS.
- Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
- Multiple myeloma.
What is a normal protein level?
The normal range is 6.0 to 8.3 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 60 to 83 g/L. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
What do thicker bands mean in gel electrophoresis?
Thicker bands in gel electrophoresis mean there is more of that particular size molecule in the sample.
What do multiple bands in gel electrophoresis represent?
Bands are the horizontal “bars” which are actually stained DNA molecules embedded in the gel. As the DNA molecules migrate through the gel, they are sorted according to their molecular weight, so that each band represents DNA of a specific molecular weight.
What is abnormal protein?
A high total protein level could indicate dehydration or a certain type of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, that causes protein to accumulate abnormally. If the result of a total protein test is abnormal, further tests will be needed to identify which proteins are too high or too low.