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Protein-Serum Electrophoresis

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in2-3 days

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 2-3 days

About this test

Serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) separates blood proteins into bands to look for abnormal patterns, such as an M-spike seen in multiple myeloma.

Why is this test done?

  • Screen for multiple myeloma and MGUS
  • Investigate high globulin or total protein
  • Monitor myeloma

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Bone pain
  • Anaemia
  • Frequent infections
  • Kidney problems

Normal range

Albumin 3.5 – 5.0 g/dL
Gamma globulin 0.7 – 1.6 g/dL
M-spike Not detected

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

An M-spike suggests a plasma cell disorder; a broad gamma rise suggests chronic inflammation.

Common reasons
  • Multiple myeloma or MGUS
  • Chronic infection
  • Liver disease
  • Autoimmune disease

If your result is low

Low albumin or gamma globulin suggests protein loss or weak immunity.

Common reasons
  • Liver disease or malnutrition
  • Kidney protein loss
  • Immune deficiency

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 2-3 days after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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