Lipoprotein electrophoresis

Description: 
Lipoprotein electrophoresis is a useful technique for the assessment of lipoprotein abnormalities and coronary disease risk factors in serum.
Reference range: 

Please contact the laboratory to discuss

Department: 
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department
Location: 
Blackfriars Hub
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (yellow SST tube) Serum.
Turnaround time: 
Batch-dependent Average 1 month
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Indications: Screening for X-linked ichthyosis; confirmation of abetalipoproteinaemia/ NARP syndromes Heparin therapy can lead to alterations in the migration of the lipoproteins, particularly beta-lipoproteins. Fasting sample recommended
Contacts:
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department at King's College Hospital
General Enquiry : 020 3299 8752 / 020 3299 1171
King's College Hospital
Bessemer Wing - 1st Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub

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Last updated: 21/04/2026