Protein Electrophoresis
Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Also known as: Serum Protein Electrophoresis; SPE; SPEP; Urine Protein Electrophoresis; UPE; UPEP; IFE
Formal name: Protein Electrophoresis; Immunofixation Electrophoresis
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To help diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma and a variety of other conditions that affect protein absorption, production, and loss as seen in severe organ disease and altered nutritional states
When to Get Tested?
If you have an abnormal total protein or albumin level or if your doctor suspects that you have a condition that affects protein concentrations in the blood and/or causes protein loss through the urine
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a random or 24-hour urine sample
Test Preparation Needed?
None
