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