Table 3: List of biochemical tests conducted during the study.
Sl. No. | Test Name | Method | Instrument |
1. | Plasma Insulin | Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) | Coulter D × I 800 (Beckmen) |
2. | Fasting plasma glucose | Hexokinase | Coulter D × C 800 (Beckmen) |
3. | Serum Prealbumin | Nephelometry | MISPA 12 (Agappe) |
4. | Serum Albumin | Bromocresol Purple (BCP) | Coulter D × C 800 (Beckmen) |
5. | Serum CRP | Nephelometry | MISPA 12 (Agappe) |
6. | Plasma α-1 acid glycoprotein | Nephelometry | Agappe |