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
7 days
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