Biochemistry

Biochemistry Tests in Navi Mumbai at Sun Diagnostics

Biochemistry is the part of the laboratory that measures chemicals in the blood, such as sugar, fats, enzymes and waste products. These values show how organs like the liver, kidneys and heart are working. If your doctor has asked for a biochemistry test in Navi Mumbai, Sun Diagnostics can collect the sample at one of its three centres or at your home.

Sun Diagnostics is a pathologist-led lab and reports are reviewed by a pathologist.

Tests covered by the biochemistry department

LFT: a liver function test measures bilirubin, liver enzymes and proteins, which show how the liver is working.
RFT or KFT: a kidney function test measures waste products such as creatinine and urea, which healthy kidneys clear from the blood.
Lipid profile: a lipid profile test measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, the blood fats linked to heart health.
Fasting and post-prandial sugar: a blood sugar test measures glucose before food and again after a meal.
Cardiac markers: Troponin I, Troponin T and CPK-MB are proteins released into the blood when heart muscle is under strain or injured.
CPK Total: an enzyme that may rise when muscle is damaged or after heavy exertion.
G6PD: an enzyme that protects red blood cells, often checked in newborns and before certain medicines, including some anti-malarial drugs.
CRP: a protein that rises when there is inflammation or infection in the body.

When a doctor asks for these tests

Doctors usually order biochemistry tests for one of three reasons. The first is a routine check when there are no symptoms. The second is to look into symptoms such as tiredness, swelling of the feet, yellowing of the eyes or a change in urine. The third is to monitor a known condition, for example diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney or liver disease, or a long-term medicine.

For diabetes follow-up, a doctor may add an HbA1c test, which reflects average blood sugar over the previous two to three months. Cardiac markers are requested by a treating doctor who is assessing the heart, and are read together with the examination and other findings.

Sample and preparation

Most of these tests need a small blood sample taken from a vein in the arm. Preparation depends on the test.

Fasting sugar usually needs 8 to 10 hours without food. Plain water is allowed.
Post-prandial sugar is usually collected two hours after the start of a meal.
A lipid profile is often done after 9 to 12 hours of fasting, although some doctors accept a non-fasting sample.
Liver and kidney tests, CRP and G6PD usually do not need fasting on their own.
Heavy exercise the day before can raise CPK, so mention it at collection.

Tell the lab which medicines and supplements you take and when you last ate. Do not stop a prescribed medicine unless your doctor advises it.

Understanding your report

Lab reports usually show each result next to a reference range. A value slightly outside the range does not always mean disease. Your treating doctor interprets the report along with your symptoms, examination and other tests. For long-term conditions, the trend across several reports usually matters more than a single reading.

Booking, home collection and centres

To book a biochemistry test in Navi Mumbai, call or WhatsApp +91 95183 81830, or use the contact us page. You can walk in to the main lab at Seawoods or to the Taloja and Vashi centres. Home sample collection is available for blood and urine samples in Navi Mumbai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast before a biochemistry test?

It depends on the test. Fasting sugar needs fasting, and a lipid profile is often done fasting. Liver and kidney tests alone usually do not. If several tests are booked together, follow the longest fasting instruction. Your doctor or the lab will advise.

Can liver, kidney and lipid tests be done from one blood sample?

Usually yes. One collection from the arm is enough, although the blood may be drawn into more than one tube. If your doctor wants several organs checked together, ask about the liver and kidney test packages.

Should I take my regular medicines before the test?

Do not stop any prescribed medicine on your own. Some medicines can change sugar, lipid, liver or kidney results, so ask your doctor whether to take the morning dose before or after the sample, and tell the lab what you have taken.

Why has my doctor asked me to repeat the same test?

Repeat testing is common when a condition or a medicine is being monitored. One result shows a single day, while a series of results shows the direction of change. Your doctor decides how often to repeat a test.