The Protein Electrophoresis test evaluates specific proteins in your blood by separating them according to their electrical charge. It measures proteins essential for body functions, such as albumin, which helps with molecule transport and fluid balance, and globulins, divided into alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma fractions. Increased alpha and gamma globulin levels may signal inflammation. This test is valuable in diagnosing conditions like thyroid disorders, diabetes, anaemia, liver diseases, malnutrition, and autoimmune diseases, as well as plasma cell disorders like Waldenström macroglobulinemia, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), and primary amyloidosis.

If you’re in Delhi and experiencing symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, bone pain, fatigue, weakness, nausea, constipation, recurrent infections, easily fractured bones, or back pain, a Protein Electrophoresis test could be beneficial. It offers important insights into your health and helps diagnose underlying issues.

Prerequisites: Fasting is not necessary, a blood sample is required for the Protein Electrophoresis test. Best Time to Get Tested: The test can be taken at any time of the day unless otherwise advised by a doctor. When Recommended: To be conducted as per the doctor’s prescription. Cautions: No specific precautions are required before the test.

Separates and identifies proteins in blood, useful in diagnosing multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders.