Lab Services
The Clinical Biochemistry section of the Neurochemistry Department offers a range of diagnostic services for patient care.
Routine Blood Chemistry
- Glucose, Liver & Renal Function Tests, Lipid Profile
- Electrolytes, Muscle Enzymes (CPK, LDH), Calcium, Phosphorus, Uric Acid
CSF Biochemical Analysis
- CSF 14-3-3 Test, Glucose, Protein, Lactate, Chloride
Other Diagnostics
- Osmolality
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Lithium, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin, Valproic Acid, Carbamazepine
- Metabolic Disorder Screening: Urine Abnormal Metabolite, Ammonia, Lactate
Enzyme Diagnostics for Genetic Disorders
- GM2 Gangliosidoses, Tay-Sachs, Sandhoff, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Wilson Disease Workup
- Serum Copper, 24-hour Urine Copper, Serum Ceruloplasmin
Prothrombotic Panel
- Antiphospholipid Antibody (IgG, IgM), Lupus Anticoagulant
- Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA), Homocysteine
- Protein C, Protein S, Antithrombin III
Hormone & Vitamin Levels
- Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH)
- Vitamins: B12, Folate
- Blood Clotting Factor: Fibrinogen
Diabetes & Special Tests
- HbA1c, Urine Microalbumin
- Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
Metabolic Laboratory for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM)
Uses tandem mass spectrometry to screen for 42 analytes in a blood drop.
- Detects amino acid metabolism errors, fatty acid oxidation defects, and organic acidemias.
- CDC-certified Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program participant.
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