Chemistry Branch
The chemistry branch includes the biochemistry and instrumentation sections. The biochemistry section performs clinical chemistry and newborn screening tests. The instrumentation section provides a variety of environmental assays.
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Biochemistry Section |
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The biochemistry section is responsible for conducting classical clinical chemistries and newborn screening tests.
To contact the biochemistry section, call:
(502) 564-4446 then use extensions below:
Supervisor - Ext: 4456
Newborn Screening Tests - Ext: 4434
- Selected tests for Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Biotindase Deficiency
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Galactosemia
- Selected Hemoglobinopathies
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- HbS/Beta Thalassemia (HbS/Th)
- HbS/C Disease (HbS/C)
Other Chemistry Tests - Ext: 4432
- Lipid Profile
Cholesterol
Triglyceride
HDL
LDL
VLDL
- Lithium
- Glucose
Fasting
1 Hour Prenatal
Glucose Tolerance Test
(prenatal/postpartum)
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Instrumentation Section |
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The Instrumentation Section provides chemical and physical analysis to the Kentucky Department of Labor Occupational Safety Hazards Administration (OSHA) program, the Environmental Management, Food Safety and Milk Safety Branches and Dental Program of the Department for Public Health and to the local health departments.
- Supervisor - (502) 564-4446, ext: 4439
To contact instrumentation about sampling and submittal procedures, samples submitted or reports received, call:
(502) 564-4446, then use one of the following extensions:
- Food Safety Analyst - Ext: 4402
- Inorganic Analyst - Ext: 4406
- Lead Program Analyst - Ext: 4402
- Organic Solvent Analyst - Ext: 4417
- Pesticide Analyst - Ext: 4409
- Asbestos Analyst - Ext:4439
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