General testing guide Protein Electrophoresis Blood Test
This Test measures the level of some types of proteins in the blood to help identify some diseases such as multiple myeloma, liver disease, or autoimmune disorders.
Protein Electrophoresis Test Info & Procedure
Group NameONCOLOGY
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Protein Electrophoresis Test Visual Guide
Separates blood proteins into bands to review immune protein patterns.
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ResultReported as fractions/bands.
What it showsProtein pattern snapshot.
SampleSerum. No fasting required.
Common useImmune protein pattern review.
How Protein Electrophoresis Works
- Proteins separatedAlbumin/globulin bands formed
- Pattern reviewedM-spike or broad rise noted
- Follow-up plannedImmunofixation may be advised
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Albumin band | fraction based |
| Globulin bands | pattern based |
| M-spike | needs review |
Protein electrophoresis is interpreted from the band pattern, not one value alone.
Why it may be advised
- Myeloma/M-protein screen
- High protein/globulin review
- Immune disorder context
When to discuss it
- High total protein
- Unexplained anemia/bone pain
- Doctor-advised M-protein work-up
Often reviewed with
- Total protein
- CBC/Hemogram
- Calcium
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect protein electrophoresis online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share known monoclonal protein history
May affect meaning
- Inflammation
- Treatment status
- Small M-spikes
Band pattern
- M-spike needs follow-up
- Immunofixation may clarify
About the Test
Protein Electrophoresis is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 792 against an MRP of Rs. 940, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Protein Electrophoresis Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Result format | Albumin and globulin fractions | Report may show alpha, beta and gamma bands. |
| M spike/band | If present | May suggest monoclonal protein requiring follow-up. |
| Pattern value | Inflammation or protein loss patterns | Interpret with total protein and albumin. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Protein pattern review | Separates blood proteins into fractions. |
| Myeloma/monoclonal workup | Used when abnormal protein band is suspected. |
| Inflammation context | Can show broad gamma or acute phase patterns. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Bone pain, anaemia, kidney issues, recurrent infections, high protein. |
| Risk context | Abnormal globulin, A/G ratio or unexplained high ESR. |
| Follow-up users | People with suspected monoclonal gammopathy. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Pairing | Read with immunofixation, free light chains and CBC/kidney tests. |
| Interpretation | Abnormal bands need doctor review. |
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Protein Electrophoresis is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Protein Electrophoresis Test Price
Test conducted by
Thyrocare Technologies Limited
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Rs. 940
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