Biochemistry is a branch of laboratory medicine that studies the chemical processes within the human body. It focuses on measuring different chemicals, enzymes, hormones, and metabolic substances in blood and body fluids.
Biochemists and clinical pathologists analyze biochemical parameters to evaluate organ function, detect metabolic disorders, and monitor disease progression.
Diagnosis: Identifying abnormalities in blood sugar, kidney function, liver health, and electrolyte balance.
Treatment Monitoring: Tracking therapy effectiveness in diabetes, thyroid diseases, cholesterol disorders, and more.
Research: Developing improved biochemical tests and studying metabolic pathways.
Your doctor may recommend biochemical tests if you have symptoms related to hormonal imbalance, kidney/liver problems, diabetes, or metabolic disorders.
Blood Glucose (Fasting/PP/Random): Measures blood sugar levels to diagnose and monitor diabetes.
HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin): Shows average blood glucose levels over the past 2–3 months.
Kidney Function Tests (KFT/RFT): Includes urea, creatinine, uric acid, electrolytes to assess kidney health.
Liver Function Tests (LFT): Measures bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, ALP, proteins to evaluate liver performance.
Lipid Profile: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, triglycerides to assess heart and vascular health.
Electrolytes: Sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate to monitor fluid and mineral balance.
Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH): Evaluates thyroid gland function and detects disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Calcium & Phosphorus: Essential for bone health and metabolic functions.
Vitamin D & Vitamin B12: Important tests for bone strength, immunity, and neurological health.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein): A key inflammation marker used to detect infections and chronic diseases.
Serum Amylase & Lipase: Vital pancreatic enzymes used to diagnose pancreatitis.
Hormone Tests: Includes insulin, cortisol, prolactin, testosterone, estrogen, etc.
Iron Profile: Serum iron, ferritin, TIBC used to evaluate anemia and iron disorders.