What are the uses of serum immunoglobulins and electrophoresis?
Serum immunoglobulins should be measured and an electrophoresis performed: • As part of the primary screen for suspected plasma cell dyscrasias (myeloma, lymphoma, chronic lymphatic leukaemia, heavy chain disease, amyloid) • As part of the diagnostic investigation of suspected primary and secondary immunodeficiencythat is, patients with recurrent documented infections They are of secondary value in the investigation of: • Liver disease • Connective tissue disease • Sarcoidosis • Chronic infection www.myeloma.org.ukInformation for patients and professionals on myeloma and links to related topics Paraprotein management
