# Immunofixation (IFE), Serum and Protein Electrophoresis, Serum

> This test measures and separates proteins in the fluid part of your blood to identify abnormal antibodies. It helps show if your body is producing too much of a specific protein, which is often investigated when patients experience unexplained bone pain, fatigue, or frequent infections. Doctors use these results to look for disorders of the plasma cells, such as multiple myeloma. However, this test cannot diagnose a specific condition by itself and usually requires follow-up testing to confirm the cause of any irregular protein levels.

- Labcorp code: 001495
- Category: [Cancer Detection](https://app.picardo.health/labs/tests/cancer-detection.md)
- Price: shown at checkout, before payment.
- Blood draw: free at a Labcorp location, or $75.00 at home.
- Order link: https://app.picardo.health/labs/order?tests=001495&ref=assistant

## About ordering

A licensed physician reviews every order before any test is run, and results arrive in the person's Picardo account. Ordering is open to adults 18 and over in the US, except New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Maine. General health information, not medical advice.