Interference of serum indices in the analyzer function

Background: Analyzer has the capability to detect hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia in samples and produces semi quantitative unit less index values for hemoglobin, bilirubin, or intralipid (so-called serum indices), but these serum index functions are not intended for diagnostic purposes. With increasing amounts of the specific interfering compounds, increasing index values are generated, which are linearly correlated with the amount of interferent. Aim of our study is to find the influence of serum indices on the functioning of the analyzer. Methodology: Blood glucose estimation was done for twenty samples. Serum indices analysis was done for the same set of samples along with glucose in the next run. Time taken for analysis was noted. Results: The time taken for the estimation of glucose by automated chemistry analyzer is 9.27 minutes. When analyzed with serum indices, time required is 9.45 min. Conclusion: We have proved that there is an increase in the turnaround time when serum indices was analyzed along with glucose. However increase of 1.94% is acceptable when compared to interfering compounds influencing patients’ reports.