Immunoelectrophoresis - serum is a test that detects the presence or absence of immunoglobulins in the blood and assess the qualitative character (polyclonal vs. monoclonal) of the immunoglobulins. (See "What do abnormal results mean".)

Alternative Names

IEP - serum; Immunoglobulin electrophoresis - serum; Gammaglobulin electrophoresis; Serum immunoglobulin electrophoresis