Biochemistry

Biochemistry

The biochemistry laboratory of the hospital is equipped with modern equipment such as Cobas 6000, Cobas Integras, Cobas e411 to enable clinical biochemistry, special proteins and hormones. There are two dedicated HPLC Biorad D10 and Biorad Variants for HbA1c analysis. There are five ABG analyzers out of which two are kept at ICU and cardiothoracic ICU. The lab is equipped with freezing point depression Osmometer.

The Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer with graphite furnace helps analyze any metal in trace quantities. There are high speed programmable refrigerated centrifuges that take care of pre-analytical processing. All instruments are interfaced to LIS developed in house, to ensure smooth error free process flow.

The biochemistry laboratory is headed by Dr.G.Jeyachandran MD (Biochemistry) who is also a NABL technical assessor. The quality is managed by Dr.D.Vijaya who is also a Lead Assessor for NABL. Besides, there is a team of highly competent authorized signatories – Dr.B.Gayathri MD (Technical Manager), Dr.G.Sumitra MD (Deputy Quality manager), Dr.S.Kavitha MD, Dr.A.S.Meenakshi Sundaram, Dr.R.Sujatha and Mrs.V.Aruna. The lab has a work force of about 22 qualified well trained technicians and technologist running the laboratory 24/7 all 365days.

The Clinical Biochemistry lab is NABL accredited for the past 6 years for almost all parameters. We take internal quality control very seriously and the performance of the lab in external proficiency testing is excellent. The lab has a robust critical alert system. The services are periodically assessed by NABH also and the lab has excellent compliance to NABH standards also.