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Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)

Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP)

Longitudinal Data

Date Total Protein M-Spike Pattern A/G Ratio Source
2025-11-19 7.42 g/dL Not seen Inflammatory 1.20 CCR_4182YK007572_734983f.pdf

Fraction Detail (2025-11-19)

Fraction % Ref % Conc (g/dL) Ref Conc (g/dL) Flag
Albumin 54.6 55.8–66.1 4.05 4.02–4.76 L (%)
Alpha-1 5.4 2.9–4.9 0.40 0.21–0.35 H
Alpha-2 11.7 7.1–11.8 0.87 0.51–0.85 N (borderline H)
Beta-1 5.1 4.7–7.2 0.38 0.34–0.52 N
Beta-2 6.3 3.2–6.5 0.47 0.23–0.47 N
Gamma 16.9 11.1–18.8 1.25 0.80–1.35 N
  • Lab: DDRC Agilus Diagnostics (Accession 4182YK007572)
  • Drawn: 2025-11-19
  • Reported: 2025-11-20
  • Method: Capillary electrophoresis
  • Reported by: Dr. Devi C B, MBBS, MD, Consultant Biochemist
  • Comment: Inflammatory pattern. Recommendation: Repeat electrophoresis in 3–6 months.

Interpretation

The SPEP shows an inflammatory pattern characterized by:
- Mildly increased Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 fractions (acute phase reactants)
- Normal gamma fraction (no monoclonal spike)
- No M-spike detected — rules out monoclonal gammopathy/myeloma

This pattern is consistent with the inflammatory state associated with Aml and is concordant with the elevated Esr (130 mm/hr) and Crp (13.8 mg/L) obtained on the same date.

[!note] Follow-up recommended
Report recommends repeat SPEP in 3–6 months (by May 2026). This would be relevant to monitor for any emerging monoclonal protein given the AML diagnosis.

See also: Free Light Chains, Aml, Positive Ana