I am getting a Immunoglobulin Electrophoresis test done, but I've been gluten free for a week will that affect it at all? Has anyone else had this test? Thanks

I'm not familiar with this test. What is it for?

a urine test? having kidney problems?

Being gluten free will only effect tests specifically for gluten intoelrance. It will have no effect on the outcome of this.

THis is what I found about the test...

Definition

Immunoelectrophoresis, also called gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of determining the blood levels of three major immunoglobulins: immunoglobulin M (IgM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin A (IgA).

Purpose

Immunoelectrophoresis is a powerful analytical technique with high resolving power as it combines separation of antigens by electrophoresis with immunodiffusion against an antiserum. The increased resolution is of benefit in the immunological examination of serum proteins. Immunoelectrophoresis aids in the diagnosis and evaluation of the therapeutic response in many disease states affecting the immune system. It is usually requested when a different type of electrophoresis, called a serum protein electrophoresis, has indicated a rise at the immunoglobulin level. Immunoelectrophoresis is also used frequently to diagnose multiple myeloma, a disease affecting the bone marrow.

hmmm...don't know about that one !

[quote name='ravenwoodglass' post='126609' date='Apr 13 2006, 10:31 AM']
Being gluten free will only effect tests specifically for gluten intolerance. If this is a test for gluten intoelrance, which it looks like it from what another poster says. it would be effected. /quote]

I've had this test done -- I think they called it a "protein electrophoresis" -- I'll have to look it up -- but I can't remember why (not surprising -- I can't remember ANYTHING anymore). I'll look it up and get back to you . . . . Lynne