Understanding Your Protein 2 Plus Blood Test: What the Results Mean

Protein 2 Plus (Serum Protein Electrophoresis) measures different blood proteins to help diagnose/monitor conditions like kidney/liver disease, multiple myeloma, sickle cell anemia, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, infections.

Proteins Measured

• Albumin
• Globulin
• Alpha-1 antitrypsin
• Alpha-2 macroglobulin
• Transferrin
• Immunoglobulin A (IgA), G (IgG), M (IgM)

Factors Affecting Levels

• Age, sex, ethnicity, diet, exercise, pregnancy, medications, medical conditions.

Your doctor will interpret results in context; abnormalities may prompt further testing.