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ArticleBiochemia medica2022

Utility of serum indices in a particular case of serum protein electrophoresis.

Massimo Daves, Andrea Piccin, Cristina Vicidomini, Antonia De Luisi, Andrea Mega

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Massimo DavesClinical Biochemical Laboratory, Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
Andrea PiccinNorthern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, Belfast, UK.
Cristina VicidominiClinical Biochemical Laboratory, Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
Antonia De LuisiClinical Biochemical Laboratory, Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.
Andrea MegaDivision of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy.

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Abstract

Screening and measurement of monoclonal (M) proteins are commonly performed using capillary zone electrophoresis (CZE). The identification of M-protein or monoclonal component (CM) is an essential requirement for diagnosis and monitoring of monoclonal gammopathies. The detection of CM has been largely improved by CZE. Capillary electrophoresis estimates CM more accurately, because absence of variation due to different dye binding affinities of proteins as instead seen with agarose gel electrophoresis. However, interferences can be present in CZE. This occurs because all substances absorbing at 200 nm can be identified. Recognition and handling of specimens exhibiting such interferences is essential to ensure accurate diagnostic and patient safety. We herein report on an unusual case of serum protein electrophoresis, to highlight that laboratory staff must be aware of and familiarise with the information provided by laboratory instruments. For example, in the case of serum indices, about specimen quality.

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Electrophoresis, CapillaryParaproteinemiasBlood ProteinsElectrophoresis, Agar GelHumansLaboratoriesBlood Proteinscapillary zone electrophoresisinterferencesserum indices

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PMID35966258
PMCPMC9344864

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