The biochemistry department offers a broad spectrum of tests used in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease, with over 150 different tests routinely performed within the laboratory. These comprise routine biochemical profiles such as U&Es, other electrolytes, bone and liver function profiles, lipids, various proteins and hormones such as thyroid, tumour markers, steroid hormones, gonadotrophins, and acute markers including high-sensitivity troponin I and pregnancy hCG. Therapeutic drug monitoring of routine antiepileptics and antimicrobials are also performed.
These measurements are performed on body fluids using a variety of highly automated analysers that utilise a combination of spectrophotometric, immunochemical and ion-selective electrode measuring techniques. The majority of all routine biochemistry is performed on serum, as this is the most versatile specimen type for biochemical analysis. However, testing is also performed on plasma, whole blood, CSF, urine, fluid and stool specimens.
Most analysis is performed by the laboratory automation system, which is automated specimen track system to which the analysers (both biochemistry and haematology), sample loader and handling modules, and centrifuge units are attached to form a combined blood sciences approach.
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The biochemistry department offers a broad spectrum of tests used in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease, with over 150 different tests routinely performed within the laboratory. These comprise routine biochemical profiles such as U&Es, other electrolytes, bone and liver function profiles, lipids, various proteins and hormones such as thyroid, tumour markers, steroid hormones, gonadotrophins, and acute markers including high-sensitivity troponin I and pregnancy hCG. Therapeutic drug monitoring of routine antiepileptics and antimicrobials are also performed.
These measurements are performed on body fluids using a variety of highly automated analysers that utilise a combination of spectrophotometric, immunochemical and ion-selective electrode measuring techniques. The majority of all routine biochemistry is performed on serum, as this is the most versatile specimen type for biochemical analysis. However, testing is also performed on plasma, whole blood, CSF, urine, fluid and stool specimens.
Most analysis is performed by the laboratory automation system, which is automated specimen track system to which the analysers (both biochemistry and haematology), sample loader and handling modules, and centrifuge units are attached to form a combined blood sciences approach.