Biochemistry

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Biochemistry is the study of the chemical and biochemical processes of the body in relation to disease.

The Directorate of Clinical Biochemistry has laboratories at Oxford Road Campus, Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital, and provides high volume testing, including urgent and 24-hour access assays, as well as specialist assays.

Key information

User guide

  1. Introduction
  2. Opening hours
  3. Contact us
  4. Clinical advice
  5. Laboratory management
  6. Key contacts
  7. Endocrine Dynamic Function Test Protocols – adults
  8. Endocrine Dynamic Function Test Protocols – paediatric
  9. Examinations offered by Biochemistry
  10. Thyroid function tests
  11. Factors known to significantly affect performance of tests/interpretation of results
  12. Requests for investigations
  13. Results and clinical advice
  14. Services available
  15. Specimen requirements
  16. Reference ranges
  17. Reporting of results
  18. Accreditation, feedback and complaints