Protein Electrophoresis Fractions. Prices, Reviews, Ratings
Proteins (polypeptides) are high-molecular-weight organic substances composed of alpha-amino acids. Their primary function is transporting nutrients in the body. Protein synthesis occurs in the liver and reticuloendothelial system (RES) cells of the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
Proteins (polypeptides) are high-molecular-weight organic substances composed of alpha-amino acids. Their primary function is transporting nutrients in the body. Protein synthesis occurs in the liver and reticuloendothelial system (RES) cells of the bone marrow and lymph nodes.
Protein electrophoresis separates proteins into fractions under electric current.
Results show protein ratios in healthy individuals (general diagnostics) and diseased states (treatment planning).
Indications for Protein Electrophoresis Testing
Serum total protein comprises five main fractions (albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, gamma-globulin, beta-1, beta-2 globulin), appearing as varying-width bands in test gel.
Hematologists or oncologists order testing for:
- Exacerbated liver diseases, chronic infections;
- Routine health screening;
- Immunodeficiency;
- Cancer;
- Post-trauma complications.
How Protein Electrophoresis Testing Is Conducted
Venous blood is drawn, with the puncture site treated with antiseptic pre- and post-test. Conducted mornings on an empty stomach; only plain water is allowed. Avoid overeating the prior evening, exclude fatty foods, minimize medications, avoid alcohol 24 hours prior, and smoking one hour before. Limit physical exertion.
Avoid testing post-ultrasound, fluorography, X-ray, or physiotherapy.
Two methods: electrophoretic separation on paper or acetate-cellulose films, or express serum protein fraction determination.
Deviations occur with:
- Dehydration;
- Alcohol abuse;
- Pregnancy;
- Rheumatic fever;
- Diabetes;
- Myeloma;
- Lymphoma, leukemia;
- Ulcers;
- Pneumonia;
- Lupus.
Turnaround Time for Protein Electrophoresis Testing
Results are ready within seven working days.
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