Test Price
1,500 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Serum Protein Electrophoresis & Immunotyping Test in UAE | 1500 AED | DHA-Compliant Diagnostic
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
Clinically Validated. DHA-Compliant. Premium Patient Care.
- 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity – ISO 9001:2015 accredited laboratory processing with Capillary Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE).
- VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection – Available daily from 8 AM to 11 PM, ensuring specimen integrity.
- Telephonic Post-Test Clinical Guidance – One-on-one callback from a DHA-licensed General Practitioner for result interpretation.
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Executive Summary: This Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) and Immunotyping test combines capillary electrophoresis with immunofixation to identify and type monoclonal immunoglobulins, enabling precise diagnosis of multiple myeloma, MGUS, amyloidosis, and related disorders. Priced at 1500 AED, it offers next-day results, VIP home collection, and post-test clinical guidance from our licensed physician. Full compliance with UAE health data regulations.
Test Overview & Methodology
Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) separates serum proteins into albumin, alpha-1, alpha-2, beta, and gamma fractions. Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE) then identifies and characterizes any monoclonal bands by heavy and light chain types. This combined approach is the gold standard for detecting clonal disorders and immune deficiencies—far surpassing basic SPEP alone.
Specimen & Logistics
Sample Requirements
2 mL serum (1.5 mL min) from SST tube. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Grossly hemolyzed samples rejected.
Turnaround Time
Sample daily by 9 AM; report delivered next working day.
Pre-Test Preparation
No special preparation required. Fasting not necessary.
Why Choose Our Combined Test Over Basic SPEP?
| Feature | Our Test (Protein Electrophoresis & Immunotyping) | Basic SPEP Without Typing |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | Capillary Electrophoresis + IFE – Identifies exact monoclonal band and heavy/light chain type. | Agarose gel SPEP only – Provides crude fraction, no typing. |
| Speed | Next working day report (sample by 9 AM). | Often 3-5 days due to reflex testing requirements. |
| Clinical Actionability | Directly guides treatment decisions for myeloma, Waldenström's, and immune disorders. | Limited; often requires additional immunotyping, delaying care. |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“As a general practitioner, I emphasize that an abnormal protein electrophoresis finding is not a final diagnosis. It requires careful correlation with your clinical history, serum free light chains, and imaging. My role after you receive this comprehensive report is to provide telephonic guidance, helping you navigate the next steps, whether that means a specialist referral or reassurance. Trust the process, and never self-interpret isolated lab values.”
— Dr. Ajay Singh, General Practitioner, DHA License No. 36234132
Important Medication Advisory
⚠️ Medication Advisory:
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication (e.g., chemotherapy, immunomodulators) based on this test result without a formal consultation with your treating physician. Abrupt changes may precipitate adverse outcomes.
Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
🚨 Safety Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Do NOT schedule home collection if you are currently febrile (>38.5°C) or experiencing acute thrombosis.
- This test is not suitable for screening in pregnancy (use specific pregnancy-safe fractionation panels).
- Seek emergency care immediately if you have: sudden bone pain, unexplained fractures, confusion, or signs of hyperviscosity (blurred vision, headache) – these may indicate urgent complications of paraproteinemia.
- Grossly hemolyzed samples are rejected; the phlebotomist will recollect if needed.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. How soon can I get my Protein Electrophoresis & Immunotyping test results in Dubai?
Your sample, collected by our DHA-compliant mobile team, is processed daily if drawn before 9 AM, and the final report—with complete immunotyping—is delivered electronically the next working day, enabling rapid clinical decision-making.
2. What conditions does a serum immunofixation test help diagnose?
This high-resolution test identifies and types monoclonal immunoglobulins, serving as the cornerstone for diagnosing multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), Waldenström macroglobulinemia, amyloidosis, and certain B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
3. Does the Serum Protein Electrophoresis test require fasting or special preparation?
No special preparation is required. The test can be performed at any time without fasting, although grossly hemolyzed samples may affect accuracy and require recollection.
4. Is home collection available for this test?
Yes. Our VIP Mobile Phlebotomy service provides temperature-controlled cold-chain home collection daily from 8 AM to 11 PM. A trained phlebotomist will visit your location to ensure proper specimen handling and transport.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
✅ 100% UAE Regulatory Compliance
This test conforms to Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Patient consent is obtained in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. The laboratory operates under DHA Facility License No. 1143 and is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Serum Protein Electrophoresis & Immunotyping |
| Price (AED) | 1,500 |
| Turnaround Time | Next working day (sample by 9 AM) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Serum (from peripheral whole blood) – VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature-Controlled Cold-Chain Home Collection |
| Methodology Used | Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) and Immunofixation Electrophoresis (IFE) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | C90.0 (Multiple myeloma) |
| LOINC Code | 49380-1 (Protein electrophoresis and immunofixation panel - Serum) |
| DHA Facility License & Laboratory Address | License: 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE – DNA Labs UAE |
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