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What does a high alpha 1 protein electrophoresis mean?

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Dr. John Fung answered

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Inflammation: Serum protein electrophoresis is a test that examines specific proteins in the blood, serum Albumin and alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma globulins. In the alpha-1 zone, alpha-1 antitrypsin (aat) is the major protein, which is involved in neutralizing enzymes secreted by inflammatory cells. Aat is increased in acute inflammation.

Answered 3/2/2020

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What would cause someone to have elevated IgM without a spike on protein electrophoresis? I've had mildly elevated IgM which is gradually increasing (currently 2.3, upper boundary is 1.9). Thanks?

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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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Serum protein electrophoresis - hight beta fraction, what does this mean?

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Slightly elevated beta fraction from serum protein electrophoresis. Beta 1.07 (high) (0.52-0.98) increased beta fraction, no monoclonal or polyclonal gammopathy seen. Immunofixation normal.

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Moms blood protein high@ 8.5g/dl (8.3 upper limit). Alb ok. Glob@ upper limit of normal. A/G ratio low@ .8 (1.1-2.2). Low iron,high ferritin. Hgb low@ 12g/dl (12.5-16). eGFR 59. Can biopsy-proven chronic gastritis explain? Push for electrophoresis?

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