Protein Electrophoresis, Serum
| Serum Protein Electrophoresis, SPE, SPEP, PEP | |
| Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Blood | |
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GPCS1
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Identifying monoclonal immunoglobulins associated with malignancies including multiple myeloma.
Serum
0.5 mL
Room Temperature: 4 days
Fridge: 2 weeks @ 2-8°C
Freezer: 6 months @ -20°C
Helena ESH Touch, electrophoresis
Weekdays
2 weeks
Albumin: 32 - 45 g/L
Alpha-1: 1.6 - 3.2 g/L
Alpha-2: 6.2 - 11.7 g/L
Beta: 6.5 - 12.4 g/L
Gamma: 7.5 - 18.0 g/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
Alpha-1: 1.6 - 3.2 g/L
Alpha-2: 6.2 - 11.7 g/L
Beta: 6.5 - 12.4 g/L
Gamma: 7.5 - 18.0 g/L
In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
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When an abnormal pattern or M spike is detected, the laboratory will reflex to Immunofixation, Serum.
The International Myeloma Working Group recommend a minimum of 3 months between consecutive measurements. In line with this, serum protein electrophoresis cannot be repeated within 75 days on the same patient and will be cancelled with an automated comment.
The International Myeloma Working Group recommend a minimum of 3 months between consecutive measurements. In line with this, serum protein electrophoresis cannot be repeated within 75 days on the same patient and will be cancelled with an automated comment.