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Serum Lipoprotein
This test measures the types of protein in the fluid (serum) part of a blood sample.
See also:
Immunoelectrophoresis - serum Immunofixation - serum Serum globulin electrophoresis
Alternative Names
Lipoprotein electrophoresis
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on giving a blood sample from a vein, see
Electrophoresis is a laboratory technique. The blood serum (the liquid part of the blood without the cells) is placed on specially treated paper and...
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Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Immunoelectrophoresis: serum
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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