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Also known as: Protein Total And Protein Electrophoresis W Refl Ife
The Protein, Total And Protein Electrophoresis W/ Refl test contains 1 test with 11 biomarkers.
IMPORTANT - If abnormal banding is detected and reflex to IFE occurs, the lab will add and charge for Immunofixation (IFE), Serum #549 for $61.
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.