Clinical Chemistry Services

The department provides a wide range of biochemical investigations, including:

• Liver Function Tests (LFT)
• Kidney Function Tests (KFT/RFT)
• Blood Glucose Testing
• HbA1c
• Lipid Profile
• Electrolytes
• Cardiac Biomarkers
• Pancreatic Enzymes
• Uric Acid
• Iron Studies
• Total Protein & Albumin
• Bilirubin
• Calcium & Phosphorus
• Other routine and specialized biochemical investigations according to clinical requirements

Liver Function Testing

Liver-related investigations may include:

• ALT
• AST
• ALP
• GGT
• Total Bilirubin
• Direct Bilirubin
• Total Protein
• Albumin

These tests help physicians assess liver function and investigate conditions affecting the liver and biliary system.

Kidney Function Testing

Renal investigations may include:

• Creatinine
• Urea / BUN
• Uric Acid
• Electrolytes
• eGFR, where applicable

These investigations support the assessment of kidney function and related metabolic abnormalities.

Diabetes & Metabolic Testing

The department provides investigations such as:

• Fasting Blood Glucose
• Random Blood Glucose
• Postprandial Blood Glucose
• HbA1c

HbA1c provides information about average blood glucose levels over the preceding several weeks and is commonly used in the evaluation and monitoring of diabetes.

Lipid Profile

Lipid investigations may include:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL Cholesterol
• LDL Cholesterol
• Triglycerides

These tests support the assessment of lipid abnormalities and cardiovascular risk.

Cardiac & Other Biochemical Investigations

Where clinically indicated, the laboratory may provide selected biochemical markers, including:

• Troponin
• CK
• CK-MB
• Amylase
• Lipase
• Lipase
• Other specialized biochemical markers according to laboratory availability

Electrolyte Testing

Electrolyte investigations may include:

• Sodium (Na⁺)
• Potassium (K⁺)
• Chloride (Cl⁻)
• Calcium (Ca²⁺)
• Other electrolytes where clinically indicated

Specimens

Most clinical chemistry investigations are performed using:

• Serum
• Plasma
• Whole blood, for selected tests

The required specimen and preparation depend on the specific investigation.

Laboratory Equipment & Technology

The Clinical Chemistry Department is supported by modern laboratory technology, including:

• Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
• Automated or semi-automated electrolyte analyzer
• Centrifuges
• Automated sample-processing systems, where applicable
• Calibrators and quality-control systems
• Supporting laboratory equipment

Diagnostic Workflow

Sample Collection → Sample Preparation & Separation → Biochemical Analysis → Quality Control → Result Verification → Laboratory Report

Quality Control

The department follows standardized laboratory procedures and internal quality-control practices to monitor equipment performance, reagents, calibration, and analytical accuracy.

Reporting

Results are reported with appropriate reference ranges and relevant laboratory information to assist physicians in clinical interpretation.