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Vision

Department of Biochemistry at AIIMS Bathinda was established in August 2019 with a vision to be recognized as a centre for excellence in Biochemistry that provides professional patient care at affordable cost with holistic approach, competency based medical education and research to understand the role of fundamental principles of Biochemistry in human health and diseases.

Mission

•    To prepare health care professionals with a sound knowledge in Medical Biochemistry which they can apply in their clinical practice & research.
•    To provide medical laboratory testing services in accordance with the applicable standards to satisfy the expectation of patients.
•    To promote translational research for continual improvement of quality of patient care.

Biochemistry Test Rate List
S.No Test Name Tariff Code Test Price
Liver and Pancreatic Function Test
1 A/G Ratio AGR INR 0.00
2 Albumin ALB INR 25.00
3 Alkaline Phosphatase ALP INR 25.00
4 Amylase BC0137 INR 25.00
5 Bilirubin Direct BLD INR 25.00
6 Bilirubin Indirect BLI INR 0.00
7 Bilirubin Total BLT INR 25.00
8 Gamma GT GGT INR 0.00
9 Lipase BC0032 INR 50.00
10 SGOT (AST) AST INR 25.00
11 SGPT (ALT) ALT INR 25.00
12 Total Protein TPN INR 25.00
Renal Function Test
1 Creatinine CRT INR 25.00
2 Urea UR INR 25.00
3 Uric Acid UA INR 25.00
ELECROLYTES
1 Chloride CHL INR 20.00
2 Potassium POT INR 25.00
3 Sodium SOD INR 25.00
MINERALS
1 Calcium CAL INR 25.00
2 Magnesium BC0012 INR 25.00
3 Phosphorous PHO INR 25.00
GLYCEMIC PROFILE
1 Blood Sugar Fasting BSF INR 20.00
2 Blood Sugar PP BSP INR 20.00
3 Blood Sugar Random BSR INR 20.00
4 HbA1c NEP0020 INR 100.00
5 Post prandial blood glucose BC0108 INR 0.00
LIPID PROFILE
1 Cholesterol CHO INR 25.00
2 HDL Cholesterol HDL INR 20.00
3 LDL Cholesterol LDL INR 0.00
4 LDL/HDL Ratio LHRATIO INR 0.00
5 Triglyceride TGT INR 50.00
6 VLDL VLD INR 0.00
IRON PROFILE
1 Iron BC0016 INR 25.00
2 Iron profile BC0122 INR 50.00
3 UIBC BC0121 INR 25.00
THYROID PROFILE
1 Anti-Thyroglobulin Antibody BC0215 INR 350.00
2 anti-TPO BC0139 INR 150.00
3 Free T3 BC0119 INR 100.00
4 Free T4 BC0120 INR 100.00
5 Thyroglobulin BC0216 INR 250.00
6 TSH BC0138 INR 100.00
FERTILITY PROFILE
1 FSH BC0141 INR 150.00
2 LH BC0140 INR 150.00
3 Prolactin BC0142 INR 150.00
4 Testosterone BC0143 INR 200.00
Tumor Marker
1 AFP BC0073 INR 250.00
2 CA 125 BC0074 INR 250.00
3 CA 15-3 BC0075 INR 250.00
4 CA 19-9 BC0076 INR 250.00
5 CEA BC0077 INR 250.00
6 Free PSA BC0118 INR 100.00
7 Total PSA BC0084 INR 100.00
Cardiac and Critical Care Markers
1 CK MB Mass BC0163 INR 140.00
2 Creatine Kinase MB BC0047 INR 100.00
3 Creatinine kinase-NAC BC0008 INR 25.00
4 Lactate Dehydrogenase BC0114 INR 50.00
5 NT proBNP BC0082 INR 300.00
6 Troponin I BC0115 INR 300.00
7 Ammonia (NH3) NEP0024 INR 100.00
Inflammatory Marker
1 C-Reactive Protein (Quantitative) CRP INR 25.00
2 Rheumatoid factor (Quantitative) BC0060 INR 150.00
Hormones
1 25-OH VitD BC0144 INR 350.00
2 Cortisol BC0145 INR 125.00
3 C-Peptide BC0147 INR 250.00
4 Ferritin BC0078 INR 100.00
5 Folate BC0080 INR 100.00
6 HCG BC0072 INR 100.00
7 Insulin BC0146 INR 125.00
8 iPTH BC0148 INR 200.00
9 Procalcitonin BC0127 INR 750.00
10 Vitamin B12 BC0081 INR 100.00
Flowcytometry
1 CD3/CD4/CD8 BC0151 INR 450.00
2 FLC for CD19 BC0159 INR 150.00
3 HLA B27 for flow cytometry BC0152 INR 750.00
4 Lymphocyte Subset Analysis BC0160 INR 1500.00
Newborn and Prenatal Screening
1 NBSP Biochem (Hypothyroidism, Galactosaemia, G6PD, CAH, Biotinidase) BC0113 INR 500.00
Maternal Screening for Aneuploidies
1 Dual Marker BC0153 INR 500.00
2 Triple Marker BC0154 INR 750.00
3 Quadruple Marker BC0183 INR 1000.00
Pre-Eclampsia Marker
1 Placental Growth Factor (PLGF) BC0189 INR 1500.00
CSF Fluid
1 Adenosine deaminase BC0136 INR 50.00
2 CSF Chloride BC0043 INR 10.00
3 CSF Glucose BC0044 INR 25.00
4 CSF Proteins BC0045 INR 25.00
Body Fluid Analysis
1 Pleural fluid analysis BC0123 INR 145.00
Blood Gas Analysis
1 Arterial/Venous blood gas analysis ANA0001 INR 50.00
2 Arterial/Venous blood gas analysis with electrolytes ANA0002 INR 100.00
Urine Analysis
1 Paraquat (Urine) BC0187 INR 50.00
2 Spot Urinary Albumin/Creatinine Ratio BC0116 INR 50.00
3 Spot Urinary Protein/Creatinine Ratio PED0038 INR 50.00
4 Spot Urine Calcium Creatinine Ratio BC0117 INR 50.00
5 Urinary Creatinine BC0035 INR 25.00
6 Urinary Phosphorus BC0037 INR 25.00
7 Urinary Sodium Potassium Chloride BC0069 INR 25.00
8 Urinary Urea BC0066 INR 25.00
9 Urinary Uric Acid BC0064 INR 25.00
10 Urine Albumin BC0039 INR 25.00
11 Urine Amylase BC0217 INR 25.00
12 Urine Calcium BC0040 INR 25.00
13 Urine pH BC0210 INR 33.00
14 Urine Urobilinogen (Qualitative) BC0041 INR 50.00
Immuno-Biochemistry
1 Anti Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP) BC0161 INR 250.00
2 Antinuclear antibody (ANA IgG) BC0124 INR 200.00
3 Stool Calprotectin BC0155 INR 350.00
4 Stool pancreatic elastase BC0156 INR 100.00
5 Tissue Transglutaminase (tTg IgA) BC0157 INR 250.00
Molecular Diagnostic
1 HLA B27 Molecular test (RT-PCR) BC0162 INR 1250.00

Faculty:

Photo Name & Qualifications Designation Contact & Email

More Info.		 Dr. Gitanjali
MBBS ,MD (Biochemistry)		 Professor & HOD 9464161621
gitanjaligoyal@yahoo.co.in

More Info.		 Dr. Shilpa Jain
MD Biochemistry 		Professor (Central Clinical Lab)
jinshilpa73@gmail.com

More Info.		 Dr. Monica kakkar
MBBS, MD Biochemistry		 Additional Professor 7906932724
drmonica7@rediffmail.com

More Info.		 Dr. Sanjay Kumar
PhD: AIIMS, Delhi Post-Doctorate: University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Post-Doctorate: University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA 		Additional Professor 0164-28677691
kumar.sanjay11@aiimsbathinda.edu.in

More Info.		 Dr. Himanshu Sharma
PhD Biochemistry: PGIMER Chandigarh. Post-Doctorate: University of Kansas Medical Center- USA		 Associate Professor 9548027933
sharma.himanshu1@aiimsbathinda.edu.in

More Info.		 Dr. Saket Sinha
MBBS, MD Biochemistry		 Associate Professor 9312756660
saketjsinha@gmail.com

More Info.		 Dr. Rajani
MD, DNB -Biochemistry		 Assistant Professor 9999493126
rajani@aiimsbathinda.edu.in

More Info.		 Dr. Archana Nimesh
MBBS, MD-Biochemistry		 Assistant Professor
archana.akku.2010@gmail.com

Services:

Services Available in the department- Academics

Academic Programmes

  • Undergraduate: Department is providing undergraduate teaching to MBBS and BSc Nursing students. Interactive small group teaching is preferred. Integrated approach is applied for MBBS teaching. SCAMPER is integrated two days inter college event which is being organized every year in collaboration with Anatomy and Physiology 
  • Post Graduate : Department has MD Biochemistry course providing comprehensive training in Clinical Biochemistry and Biomedical Research. The Department has well established laboratories with state of art research facilities.
  • Department is providing regular orientation and trainings to various postgraduates regarding good clinical lab practices to make them aware about commmon errors in sampling                                                                                  
  • PhD: Biochemistry is the first Department to start with PhD programme at AIIMS Bathinda.
  • Observership: Department is providing short term observership to students from various universities across the country.
  • CME/WORKSHOPS/EVENTS: In order to promote an atmosphere of continual learning, the Department regularly conducts symposia, workshops and conferences at national and global scale.
  • Department is organizing at least one PMC accredited CME every year and celebrates days of clinical significance like World DNA day, Medical Lab Professional Week and Immunology Day and many more days are celebrated every year.

 

Services Available in the department-Diagnostic Laboratories

Clinical Services: 
    Department is providing patient care and has     
    For routine diagnostic Biochemistry lab

  • Blood glucose, OGTT and Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
  • Liver function tests
  • Kidney function tests
  • Lipid profile
  • Serum electrolytes
  • Serum minerals
  • Enzyme assays

 

Immunoassay facility for specialized tests 

  • Hormone tests – Thyroid function tests, Parathyroid hormone, Testosterone, fertility profile, Insulin, Cortisol,c-peptide
  • Tumor markers – CEA, CA 19.9, CA125, CA 15.3, PSA, AFP
  • Inflammatory markers – CRP, Procalcitonin
  • Nutritional Assays - Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron profile, Ferritin
  • POCT- Cardiac markers (Nt-pro BNP, Troponin I, CkMb) and ABG/VBG analysis
  • Metabolic profile: Newborn Screening
  • Maternal screening for chromosomal disorders – Dual, Triple markers
  • ELISA Investigations- tTG, ANA
  • Urine tests – 24 hour Urine Protein, 24 hour Urine albumin, Spot ACR, Spot CCR, Urinary calcium, phosphorus, glucose, electrolytes
  • Cerebrospinal/ fluid analysis – Glucose, Protein, Chloride, ADA
  • Other special tests – hs-CRP, Ammonia, RF, Beta HCG

 

Laboratory Services: 

  • OPD/IPD Diagnostic: The Diagnostic laboratory of Department of Biochemistry at AIIMS Bathinda commenced its operations in the month of December, 2019. 
  • At present, the following diagnostic services are being offered in the OPD laboratory:
  • Routine, chemistry and specialized Biochemistry tests, HbA1c, immunoassay tests and Urine tests
  • Location: Room No.5111, C Block, OPD Building
  • Samples are collected/ received in Room No.5018 in the OPD Building for OPD patients and in respective wards for IPD patients
  • Timings of OPD Collection Area: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
  • Test reports: Test reports are updated online through HMIS
  • Turnaround time (TAT): Interim reports are available  06  hours from the time of sample collection.

 

STAT LAB    
The services available in the stat lab are: Routine Biochemistry tests, Cerebrospinal/ fluid analysis, POCT -Cardiac markers, ABG/VBG Analysis

  • Location: STAT Lab, Room no-A041, Gound Floor, Emergency area, IPD Building

 

Samples are collected in the respective wards/emergency/triage area
24 X 7 lab for emergency care

  • Test reports: Test reports are updated online through HMIS
  • Turnaround time (TAT): Interim reports are available  02   hours from the time of sample collection.
  • Both OPD lab and stat lab are functional 24*7

 

Timings:

  • Medical College Diagnostic Wing:Newborn screening, ELISA based testing for various parameters, Maternal screening,Molecular Diagnostics
  • Location: Department of Biochemistry, B Block, 3rd floor, Medical College Building

 

Samples are collected/ received in Room No.

  • Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)
  • Test reports: Test reports are updated online through HMIS
  • Turnaround time (TAT):  one week from the time of sample collection.

 

Diagnostic services available under Diagnostic wing are-

  • Quality control: The laboratory routinely follows daily Internal Quality Control (IQC) procedures to ensure quality reports. The laboratory has an active External Quality Assurance (EQAS) Programme for improved validation of testing services.
  • Accreditation: The Department is committed to get the laboratory services accredited by the National Accreditation Board for testing Laboratories (NABL) which is under process

 

Services Available in the department-Research

The Department of Biochemistry is intended to establish interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment focused to understand the biochemical aspect in relation with molecular and clinical aspects of diseases and to develop interventional therapies. All faculties of the department are involved in active area of research like Stem Cells Biology, Cancer Signalling, HIV associated secondary complications and various ICMR/ other national projects. Therefore, to supplement research activities in area of Clinical Biochemistry, the Department is equipped with most advance and sophisticated research instruments. Faculties are also working to initiate various national and international collaborative research project in the department. 

OPD Schedule:

Consultants Day of Week

Projects

Title Principal Investigator Co Investigator Collaboration, if any (Department and institute) Funding Agency Projects Status
Expression of Interest (EoI) for ICMRs Taskforce on Establishment of Reference Intervals in Indian Population (TERIIP) Dr Gitanjali Dr Monica Kakkar and Dr Manjit Kaur Multicentric (15 centres selected by ICMR) ICMR Approved
To study the association of circulating biomarkers in ischaemic stroke patients with their clinical outcome- CoPI funded by MRU, GGS Medical College Faridkot Ms Nitika Dr Gitanjali Multicentric(GGS Medical College Faridkot and AIIMS Bathinda) Departments of Medicine, and Biochemistry GGS Medical College , MRU DHR Funded Project Ongoing
To evaluate correlation between plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and oxidative stress in patients of metabolic syndrome Dr Gitanjali Dr Kirti, Dr Ravinder Garg, GGS Medical College Faridkot Departments of Biochemistry and Medicine GGS Medical College , MRU DHR Funded Project Completed
To evaluate the potential of ‘concept mapping’ as a learning tool in biochemistry for medical students. Dr Archana Dr. Rajani Ongoing
To evaluate the potential of ‘Jigsaw technique’ as a learning tool in biochemistry for medical students. Dr Archana Dr. Rajani Ongoing
To assess the beneficial effect of adjuvant growth factor therapy in elderly individuals with chronic congestive heart failure as CoPI -ICMR approved Dr Preeti Dhoat Dr Gitanjali Multicentric (Govt. Institute of Medical College Greater Noida, AIIMS Rishikesh and AIIMS Bathinda)Departments of Medicine, Cadiology and Biochemistry ICMR Approved
Prognostic role of cystatin –C and Homocysteine in predicting short term and long term outcomes in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention – MRU Funded Project Dr Sumit, GGS Medical College Faridkot Dr Gitanjali Departments of Medicine, and Biochemistry GGS Medical College , MRU DHR Funded Project Completed
In vitro study, employing cadaver blood vessels, on the role of calci?cation in determining the patency of arterial and venous conduits routinely employed for CABG Dr Monica Kakkar Dr Rajiv Gupta, Dr Priti Chaudhary, Dr Rajani and Dr Rakesh kakkar Department of Anatomy, CTVS and CFM ICMR IIPR small grant (63 lakhs) Ongoing
To Enhance Screening, Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer- Multicentric study Dr Ankita Kankaria Dr Monica Kakkar Multicenteric, Department of CFM, Radiation oncology,Anaesthesiology, OBG, Radiodiagnosis, Pathology and Biochemistry ICMR Approved
To evoke Transplanted Stem cell Survival against Ischemic/Reperfusion injury through Pharmacological Preconditioning with Phosphodiestrase Inhibitors Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dr. Saket Sinha Dr. Mahendra Pratap Singh (Department of Gerenral Surgery ) and Dr. Balpreet ( Department of Gynecology ) Science and Engineering Research Board- Department of Science & Technology (SERB-DST) Government of India Ongoing
Expression profiling of MicroRNA in blood samples from various stages of cancer patients as novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for early detection of Cancer Dr. Sanjay Kumar Dr. Vivek Kaushal and Dr. Manjit Dr. Sapna Marcus Bhatty ( Department of Radiation Oncology ) and Dr. Nikhil ( Department of Surigical Oncology ) Haryana State Council for Science and Technology (HSCSIT), Department of Science & Technology Ongoing
Extracellular vesicles mediated induction in pro-inflammatory response leading to pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in cystic fibrosis patients Dr Himanshu Sharma Dr Jatinder Sharma NA Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (ICMR), New Delhi Ongoing
The effect of metabolic syndroem on health related quality of life -STS project by ICMR PI Ms Akanksha (MBBS Student),Dr Gitanjali-Guide Dr Rajani, Dr Preeti Dhoat, Dr Gurvinderpal Singh, Dr Ramnika Departments of Biochemistry, Medicine, Psychiatry and CFM ICMR-STS Project Completed
To assess Perception and attitude of faculty and students towards Integrated teaching in Phase-I MBBS Dr Gitanjali Integrated Medical Education project for ACME Baba Farid University of Health sciences, Faridkot Completed
Health Harms Among Beedi Rollers in India involving 5 states across India- Multi institutional Project Dr Rakesh Kakkar Dr Monica Kakkar Multicentric, Department CFM and Biochemistry Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, (1.25 crore) Ongoing

Expansion planned for the future:

The Department envisages expanding the scope of diagnostic services to include:
Department is working in the direction of establishing a specialised centre for screening of congenital genetic inborn errors of metabolism, mutational studies and develop dedicated Molecular Diagnostic laboratory
Department also envisions to start with Gastric Biochemistry panel , serum protein electrophoresis and Immune markers in near future