Biochemistry

At Sir Ganga Ram City Hospital, biochemists are trained to find the chemical basis for diseases that affect the capacity of cells to operate and interact, such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Biochemistry has evolved into the bedrock of all biological processes.

Routine Biochemical Tests:

• Diabetes Assessment Tests:Glucose, glucose tolerance tests (GTT), glucose spot test, glycosylated haemoglobin, BUN, creatinine, uriacid, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, chloride, cholesterol, microalbumin in urine.
• Liver Function Tests: Bilirubin (direct and indirect), total protein, albumin, globulin, asparate transaminase (SGOT), alanine transaminase (SGPT), alkaline phosphatase, gamma GT.
• Kidney Function Tests: BUN, creatinine, urinary protein, urinary creatinine clearance and random urinary parameters - sodium, potassium, chloride and microalbumin
• Extended Lipid Profile: Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1), apolipoprotein B (ApoB), lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)].
• Cardiac Enzymes: Creatinine phosphokinase (Total CPK and CK-MB fraction), lactate dehydrogenase
• Anaemia Markers: Iron, TIBC, and Tranferrin
• Immunological Parameters: Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM, IgE))
• Pancreatic & Intestinal Function Tests: Amylase, lipase, D-xylose excretion.
• Fluids: Urine, CSF, pleural, peritoneal, synovial aspirate, etc. These can be analysed for the routine - glucose, protein, Albumin and chloride and also specialised tests like LDH, Amylase and Immunoglobulins.