Biochemistry Department
The Biochemistry Department was established with the creation of the National Health System (ESY) in 1982 as a scientifically independent department of the Hospital’s Laboratory Sector. It provides a large volume of tests on a daily basis, which are essential for the prognosis, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
1,150,000 tests annually
50,000 specialised tests
Education & Research
Full training for medical residents in Medical Biopathology, 12 months.
Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of NKUA.
Over 400 publications in PubMed and presentations at conferences.
Quality & Accreditations
Accredited according to ISO 15189:2022
By ESYD for 24 parameters in serum and 10 in urine, Certificate No. 857-5.
High quality is ensured through daily internal control and external quality assessment, EQAS BIORAD, INSTAND EV, ESEAP.
Laboratory Services Provided
Clinical Biochemistry
Glucose, Urea, Creatinine, Electrolytes, Liver enzymes (GOT, GPT, γ-GT), Bilirubin, Lipid profile, Lactic acid, etc.
Special Proteins
IL-6, Procalcitonin (PCT), Cystatin C, hs-CRP, Homocysteine, β2-Microglobulin, Ceruloplasmin, Urine albumin.
Medicines & Markers
Methotrexate, Salicylates, Tumour Markers (CEA, AFP, CA 125, etc.), Cardiac Function Markers (hs-TnT, NT-pro-BNP).
Inorganic Elements
Iron, Copper, Zinc in serum and urine.
Other Tests
Blood ammonia, Osmolality, Chemical analysis of urinary stones, Trypsin & faecal Calprotectin.
Support for Centres of Expertise
- Rare Paediatric Endocrine Diseases
- Rare Diseases of Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
- Rare Paediatric Haematological Diseases
- Rare Childhood Cancers