Biochemistry & Immunology Section
The Biochemistry & Immunology Section performs an extensive range of routine and specialized chemistry tests on various body fluids. With a fully automated setup, the lab efficiently handles high testing volumes. All procedures are closely monitored and quality-controlled to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Equipment & Technology
The lab employs sophisticated equipment, including:
- Dirui CS 600 and Dirui CS 300
- Easylyte Plus electrolyte analyzer
- Compact immune-analyzer
- Hitachi photometer
- Cobas e-411 (used for hormone and tumor marker analysis)
All equipment is integrated with the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to reduce errors and improve turnaround times. Daily quality checks are conducted using lyophilized control materials.
Tests Offered
Biochemistry Tests:
- Blood Glucose (Random, Fasting, Postprandial)
- OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)
- HbA1c
- Renal Function Test (Urea, Creatinine, Na, K, Cl)
- Urinalysis (UA)
- Liver Function Test (AST, ALT, ALP, Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin)
- GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
- Total Protein, Albumin, and Globulin
- Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL)
- Cardiac Enzymes (CPK, CKMB, LDH)
- Cardiac Troponin I
- Serum Iron
- Serum Calcium
- Serum Magnesium
- Serum Phosphate
- Serum Amylase
- ASO (Antistreptolysin O)
- RF (Rheumatoid Factor)
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
- PPD/Mantoux Test
- Spot Urine for Protein-Creatinine Ratio
- 24-Hour Urine Protein and Creatinine
- Urine Electrolytes
- Body Fluid Analysis (Glucose, Protein, Enzymes)
Immunology & Tumor Marker Tests:
- TFT (Thyroid Function Test)
- Beta-HCG
- LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
- FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
- Prolactin
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Estradiol
- Cortisol (AM/PM)
- Ferritin
- Total PSA
- Free PSA
- AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein)
- CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)
- CA 15-3
- CA 19-9
- CA 125
- Serum Folate
- Vitamin B12
Quality Control & Assurance
- The lab strictly implements Quality Control and Quality Assurance protocols and actively participates in External Quality Assurance Programs with RCPA in Australia and PPTC in New Zealand, ensuring accurate and dependable test results.
Turnaround Time
- Same-Day Reporting: Most blood test results are available on the same day.
- Tumor Marker Results: Typically require additional processing time and are released on a subsequent date.
JDWNR Hospital
- JDWNR Hospital, Thimphu: Bhutan
- Post Box # 128
- +975-322496/322497/325244
- +975-2-325384
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