RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The pre-albumin fraction: A useful parameter in the interpretation of routine protein electrophoresis
JF Journal of Clinical Pathology
JO J Clin Pathol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Association of Clinical Pathologists
SP 986
OP 989
DO 10.1136/jcp.27.12.986
VO 27
IS 12
A1 Harris, R. I.
A1 Kohn, J.
YR 1974
UL http://jcp.bmj.com/content/27/12/986.abstract
AB A technique of protein electrophoresis suitable for routine use which ensures good separation of the prealbumin fraction is described. The clinical value of visually estimating this protein fraction from the electrophoretic strip is shown with reference to 134 cases. Low levels of prealbumin were found to be associated with liver disorders, malignancy, collagen diseases, congestive cardiac failure, and burns. Finally, pitfalls in electrophoretic technique which may cause failure to visualize the prealbumin fraction are discussed.