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 |