In an effort to increase selectivity among proteins with crossflow ultrafiltration, we offer and demonstrate a comprehensive approach to fractionate proteins of similar molecular weight and relatively close pI values. This multidimensional approach involves optimizing membrane charge type and density together with operating conditions such as precise control of pH, ionic strength, and transmembrane pressure for reduced membrane fouling. Each filtration experiment was performed in cross-flow configuration for approximate to 20min, allowing fast screening for optimal separation as determined by maximum selectivity, , and purity, P. Using our comprehensive approach for fractionating mixtures RNase Alysozyme and BSAhemoglobin, we obtained values of =9.1, P=95.7%, and =6.5, P=62.1%, respectively. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2013; 110: 17041713. (c) 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.