Biochemistry

OPD Diagnostic Services

Department of Biochemistry has functional Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory which is providing diagnostic amenities for patients since the inception of OPD services May 2013, with approximately 100 varied biochemical parameters on various body fluids. This Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with Fully Automated Analyzers for Routine and Special Biochemical investigations, Chemiluminescence Immunoassay for Hormones and Vitamins, Electrolyte Analyzers and ABG Analyzers for Water Electrolytes and Acid Base Analysis. This laboratory is supporting diagnostic specialized investigations like CK-MB, CPK- NAC, Lipase, hsCRP, LDH, Vitamin B12, Thyroid profile, extended Diabetes profile, Hormonal profiles for fertility makers, Tumor markers, Bone markers, Cardiac markers, Anemia markers, routinely carried with quality reporting system. 

IDP Diagnostic Services

Department of Biochemistry through Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory has been providing diagnostic facilities for IPD round the clock at Central Diagnostic Block I Floor B3 and B6 areas of Hospital Block. Quality Control: To attain quality service of reported Clinical Biochemistry laboratory investigations, we have daily internal QC checks and are also enrolled in External Quality Assessment Scheme (EQAS), run by the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore. Results for all EQAS run specimens for enrolled biochemical investigations are certified within reference levels.

Special Laboratories of Diagnostic services 

• Neuro-biochemistry Diagnostic Lab The department is playing a key role in development of the super specialty Neuroscience laboratory to assist Neurophysicians, Neurosurgeons, Psychiatrist and other health care professionals for the patient care, by performing various diagnostic tests and keeps on adding the latest ones.
  • Serum and Urinary Copper
  • Serum Ceruloplasmin
  • Ganglioside Profile- IgG & IgM (GM1, GM2, GM3, GD1a, GD1b, GT1b & GQ1b).

• • Neuronal antigen profile (Amphiphysin, CV2, PNMA2(Ma2/Ta), Ri, Yo, Hu)
  • Aquaporin 4 (NMO) (by Immunofluorescent immuno assay)
  • Drugs of Abuse {AMP (D-Amphetamine), BAR (Barbiturates), BZD Benzodiazepines), COC (Cocaine), OPI (Opiates), THC (Marijuana) Drugs Of Abuse (buprenorphine, Tramadol)
  • Blood Ammonia
  • New Born Screening-G6PD
  • BCR ABL (Major, Minor, Micro)
  • Blood Lactate
  • Serum Magnesium
  • Anti TPO
  • Transferrin Saturation
  • Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) CSF & Serum IgG (IgG Index)
  • Blood brain barrier damage status (CSF/Serum Albumin)
  • Antiepileptic drugs: Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Valproic acid, Barbituric acid
  • Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) (Fluorescent immune assay method)
  • Myelin Oligodendrocyte (Immunofluorescence method) 

• Gastro-biochemistry Diagnostic Lab Department is actively involved in development of super specialty Gastro laboratory to assist Gastroenterologists, Gastro surgeons, physicians, paediatrician and other health care professionals for patient care by performing following diagnostic & Non-invasive Breath tests and keeps on adding the latest ones.
  • ttga (Tissue transglutaminase antibody)
  • Fecal Calprotectin
  • Fecal Pancreatic elastase
  • CA242 (Cancer Antigen 242)
  • IGG-4 (Immunoglobulin G4)
  • NGAL (Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin)
  • Glosses Hydrogen Breath test to diagnose Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
  • actose Hydrogen Breath test to Diagnose lactose maldigestion / intolerance
  • Fructose Hydrogen Breath test to Diagnose Fructose maldigestion/intolerance
  • Lactulose Hydrogen Breath test to measure Orocecal transit time, concentration bacteria in GIT and to diagnose non-Hydrogen producers
  • Human TN-∝ (Tumor Necrosis Factor-∝)
  • Human IL-6 (Interleukin 6)
  • Human IL-8 (Interleukin 8)
  • Human IL-10 (Interleukin 10)
  • Urea breath test to diagnose pylori infection
  • RUT (Rapid urease test) to diagnose pylori infection

Training and observer ships:

Department accept applications for short term trainings as per institute’s rules. For the short-term trainings, please contact to the concerned consultant who runs the specialty or Dean (Academics) of the institute.

Collaboration

Diagnostic Services

• Molecular Diagnostic Services for Targeted Cancer Therapy
• Nutrient and Environment Chemical Analysis- Metal, Alcohol, Pesticide
• NABL Accreditation
• Screening Centre for Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Specimen Transportation by Pneumatic tubing system
• Analysis of Cytokines in COVID-19 Positive Patient

Research

• New born Screening & Prenatal Screening Lab
• Stone analysis by FTIR
• Heavy Metal Analysis
• Set Up Reference Values for Biochemical Investigations

Neuro-biochemistry Lab: The department is playing a key role in development of the super specialty neuroscience laboratory to assist neurophysicians, neurosurgeons and psychiatrists. We will also utilize valuable patients’ samples for further research and better understanding at cellular and molecular level.

Gastro-biochemistry Lab: Department is actively involved in development of super specialty Gastro laboratory to assist Gastroenterologists, Gastro surgeons, & paediatrician. In future, various new tests for helping clinicians to reach a diagnosis for patients will also be established in the department.