ELECTROPHORESIS PROFILE
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate and identify different types of proteins or hemoglobin in the blood. It helps diagnose blood disorders, protein abnormalities, and monitor long-term glucose control.
🔹 Tests Included in Electrophoresis Profile
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Detects abnormal hemoglobin variants (HbS, HbC, HbE, etc.).
Useful for diagnosing Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Other HemoglobiNopathies.
Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)
Separates blood proteins into albumin and globulin fractions.
Helps diagnose Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy, Chronic Infections, and Liver/Kidney Diseases.
Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Measures the percentage of hemoglobin bound with glucose.
Reflects Average Blood Sugar Levels Over The Past 2–3 Months.
Essential for monitoring and managing Diabetes Mellitus.
🔹 Why is it Done?
- To detect Hemoglobin Disorders (e.g., thalassemia, sickle cell disease).
- To investigate Unexplained Anemia.
- To evaluate Protein Abnormalities in suspected multiple myeloma or gammopathies.
- To monitor Long-Term Glucose Control in diabetic patients.
