Special Chemistry

The Special Chemistry laboratory provides a range of specialist testing, requiring a high degree of analytical expertise. The range of tests performed includes:

• Protein electrophoresis and Immunofixation in serum and urine
• Endocrine biochemistry
• Neuroendocrine biochemistry (chromogranin A, neuron specific enolase calcitonin and gastrin)
• Enteric testing (faecal pancreatic elastase and faecal calprotectin)
• Renal calculi and related urine tests
• Endocrine hypertension service
• Heavy metals testing
• Dynamic function testing
• Plasma Uracil for DPD Deficiency Screening