Hello, If My Results From A SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS Test

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2020

Question: Hello,

If my results from a SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS test are normal, do I still have the chance of being diagnosed with multiple mieloma or similar cancers? Than you

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it's possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

In some myelomas, serum protein electrophoresis may be normal. If we have suspicion then we need to do serum free light chain assay to confirm or refute the diagnosis.

Hope this helps.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (2 days later)

Hello Dr.

Than you for your response.

The following tests came back normal:

Free Kappa/Lambda
Immunofix-urine
Serum proteine electro
Hemoglobin Eval
Folate
Methimalo. Acid

However, I have been referred to a hematologyst/onco. Have an idea of what is going on with my blood? Thank you very much.

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I need to know why these tests are done and what are the abnormal results,

Detailed Answer:
I am not sure why you are referred to hematologist if everything is normal. Please explain your symptoms in detail and abnormal results, if any.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (20 minutes later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX

Thank you for your response.

Symptoms: exhaust (some times and just for a brief time)
Abnormal results: very mild anemia

I am not sure why I was referred also and my doctor is not answering my questions and I cannot see the results...

Thank you again

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing more will be required

Detailed Answer:
For these symptoms and very mild anemia, if all other blood work are normal, Then I don't think hematologist is going to do anything more. Still, no harm in seeing one.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar