Clinical Biochemistry

Clinical Biochemistry

The lab is equipped with

– Two fully automated random access biochemistry analyzers Cobas c311 & Hitachi 902 approved by IVD and FDA.
– ISE electrolyte analyzer
– LIS is in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.
– E411 – fully automated random access hormone and tumor marker analyzer based on latest Electro Chemiluminiscence technology.
– HPLC machine from Bio-Rad for Glycated Haemoglobin.(HBA1c). This is the state of the art technology for accurate estimation of Glycated haemoglobin and for screening for Abnormal haemoglobins.
– Use of all closed channel equipments thereby ensuring use of standard reagents and quality of results.

The laboratory has three levels of Quality control measures in the department.

– Three level Internal Quality control measures with strict adherence to Westgard rule.
– Inter Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs – ILQA.
– External Quality Assurance program (EQAS) – Bio-Rad of USA and Randox of UK, CMC Vellore & AIIMS, New Delhi.
– Regular Internal audits to monitor out of control situations.
– Retesting of retained samples and replicate analysis.
– Accuracy, Precision, uncertainty of measurement and Total error estimation and monitoring.