Bromocresol Green Protein Electrophoresis (Serum)
This test measures protein distribution in your blood using an electrophoresis method with bromocresol green dye. It helps assess protein patterns that may indicate conditions like liver disease or other metabolic disorders.
["This test helps doctors evaluate protein balance in your blood for potential health concerns."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 65776-7
- Short code
- Silver birch (nBet v) 1 IgE Qn
- Synonyms
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- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
Electrophoresis separates proteins in your serum based on size and charge. Bromocresol green dye binds to specific protein fractions, allowing for visual or quantitative analysis of protein bands. This helps identify abnormal protein patterns that may signal underlying health issues.
Why It’s Done
Doctors may order this test to diagnose or monitor conditions affecting protein metabolism, such as liver disease, kidney problems, or certain genetic disorders. It can also be used in research or specialized clinical settings.
Sample Collection
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in your arm. The serum portion (liquid part after clotting) is used for analysis. This is a common procedure with minimal discomfort.
Preparation
No special preparation is needed, but you may be asked to fast for 8–12 hours before the test if instructed by your healthcare provider.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance: This test provides insights into protein distribution in the bloodstream. Abnormal patterns may indicate conditions like hypoalbuminemia (low albumin), dysproteinemias (abnormal protein synthesis), or systemic diseases affecting protein metabolism. It is less commonly used than other protein tests but remains valuable in specific diagnostic contexts.
Short name
BCG Protein Electrophoresis
Frequently asked questions
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