Serum Protein Electrophoresis
Capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE) is performed in Immunology. It involves the separation of serum proteins according to their electric charge. This is essential in the investigation of suspected paraproteinaemia / monoclonal gammopathy. Characteristic patterns are also seen in the presence of an acute phase response.
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12778 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | New paraproteins identified by electrophoresis are typed by immunofixation and those >3g/L are quantified. It is recommended that urine is also screened by electrophoresis. |
| Turn Around | 7days |
| Send to | Leeds General Infirmary Clinical Immunology Old Medical School Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range (Male) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Female) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range (Paed) | NA Interpretive |
| Ref. Range Notes | Descriptive report |
| Units | NA |
| IP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| IP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| GP Acute TAT | - Contact Laboratory |
| GP Routine TAT | 7 days |
| Telepath | SEP1L |
| ICE Codes | ISEP |
