Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis (REFL)

The Protein, Total and Protein Electrophoresis (REFL) test contains 1 test with 11 biomarkers.

Protein electrophoresis is a test that measures specific proteins in the blood. The test separates proteins in the blood based on their electrical charge. The protein electrophoresis test is often used to find abnormal substances called M proteins.

This test is only available in the following states:

  • California
  • Nevada
  • Georgia
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Alabama
  • Tennessee
  • Mississippi

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Abnormal Protein Band 1

Abnormal Protein Band 2

Abnormal Protein Band 3

Albumin

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. A serum albumin test measures the amount of this protein in the clear liquid portion of the blood.

Alpha-1-Globulins

Alpha-2-Globulins

BETA 1 GLOBULIN

BETA 2 GLOBULIN

Gamma Globulins

Interpretation

Protein, Total

The total protein is the total amount of two classes of proteins, albumin and globulin that are found in the fluid portion of your blood. Proteins are important parts of all cells and tissues. Your albumin helps prevent fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and your globulins are an important part of your immune system.
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