Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

Understanding Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

The Protein Electrophoresis, Serum test checks the different proteins in the blood to help diagnose health problems. The blood contains important proteins like albumin (which carries nutrients) and globulins (which help fight infections).

During the test, a small blood sample is placed on a special gel, and an electric current separates the proteins into groups based on their size and charge. Doctors then look at these groups to spot unusual patterns, like too much of one protein or missing proteins. This test hel...

What does Protein Electrophoresis, Serum measure?

The Protein Electrophoresis, Serum test checks different proteins in the blood. It sorts proteins by size and electrical charge to help find health problems like infections, liver/kidney issues, or certain types of cancer.