Question 1

had protein electrophoresis and ana tested 9 months ago because of high inflammatory numbers. everything normal. now dr wants to retest. is this normal/necessary? just asking because i have to pay a large portion of the bill?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. It is appropriate to ask your doctor about the need to repeat the tests.     
Wish you good health!

Question 2

what would be the diagnosis for slightly above nomal range serum img m, normal img a & g. spe electrophoresis pattern revealing possible abnormality. protein test: normal levels. serum immunofixation: no paraprotein, no bands. normal pattern? thanks

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Any symptoms?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, what you described is not a mater for concern.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

i had hemoglobin electrophoresis test for thalassemia & the result is normal pattern. am i thalassemia normal, major or minor? i m getting married.

Accepted Answer

Send us the test res: If you can send us the results of your tests(like your blood counts counts/ CBC) and  tell us why they suspected Thalassemia, we can help you further. The main tip to Thalasemia is a low Hemoglobin level (Anemia) and low MCV, with normal Iron stores in your body. We need to know the results of the above tests, we also need to know your Age.

Question 4

did hemoglobin electrophoresis test for thalassemia and it's normal pattern. any other test necessary for thalassemia? i am getting married so worried

Accepted Answer

Can miss it: The screen for thal Minor is a complete blood count. A hemoglobin electrophoresis may miss the mild changes. Discuss this specifically with your physician

Question 5

lupus panel negative. sed rate 30 should b under 20. ana positive w/ spec pattern. serum protein electrophoresis test normal. cbc  ok. metabolic ok.?

Accepted Answer

Any joint pain?: Positive ANA and elevated sed rate. If you have joint pains it would be advisable to follow up with a rheumatologist. You have some kind of inflammatory process going on. Both test are very nonspecific and further work-up is needed.

Question 6

what is an immunofixation electrophoresis?

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Blood test: This is a blood test it takes to look to see if you have a lot of the same antibodies in your blood. It can be useful in diagnosing multiple myeloma and waldendenstroms. Among other diseases.

Question 7

what is immunofixation electrophoresis? what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Immunofixation electrophoresis: This procedure identifies which kinds of antibodies are present and in what relative quantities, after they have been separated by moving in a gel exposed to an electric field. The gel supports the proteins and allows movement, which the size and type of charge on the antibody determines its rate of travel.

Question 8

what are normal hemoglobin electrophoresis?

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Values are: Hemoglobin f is present at birth and is replaced later with hemoglobin a and very small amount is made after birth
hemoglobin a1 96.5-98% of total hemoglobin
hg a2 1.5to3.5%of total hgb
hemoglobin 0to1%of total hemoglobin
no abnormal hemoglobin is present normally.

Question 9

what is the clinical applications of gel electrophoresis technique?

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis: Separates gene digests for example so you can tell which gene it is.

It separates compounds based on size and electrical charge. if you want to chat I can give more details.

Question 10

my 4 months babies electrophoresis report is hb a2=2.4, hb a=4.2, hb f=68.4, hb e=25. is iron based foods harmful for her?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: As i indicated in my previous post to you, your child has hemoglobin e / beta+ thalassemia. Some patients like your child will have problems with iron overload, even if they are not chronically transfused. For those patients, excess iron in the diet can be harmful. Please see a doctor with knowledge about hemoglobin e / beta+ thalassemia.

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Had protein electrophoresis and ana tested 9 months ago because of high inflammatory numbers. everything normal. now dr wants to retest. is this normal/necessary? just asking because i have to pay a large portion of the bill?

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What would be the diagnosis for slightly above nomal range serum img m, normal img a & g. spe electrophoresis pattern revealing possible abnormality. protein test: normal levels. serum immunofixation: no paraprotein, no bands. normal pattern? thanks

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I had hemoglobin electrophoresis test for thalassemia & the result is normal pattern. am i thalassemia normal, major or minor? i m getting married.

A member asked:

Did hemoglobin electrophoresis test for thalassemia and it's normal pattern. any other test necessary for thalassemia? i am getting married so worried

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Lupus panel negative. sed rate 30 should b under 20. ana positive w/ spec pattern. serum protein electrophoresis test normal. cbc ok. metabolic ok.?

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What is an immunofixation electrophoresis?

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What is immunofixation electrophoresis? what is it used for?

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What are normal hemoglobin electrophoresis?

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What is the clinical applications of gel electrophoresis technique?

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My 4 months babies electrophoresis report is hb a2=2.4, hb a=4.2, hb f=68.4, hb e=25. is iron based foods harmful for her?

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