Analytical Toxicology

The Poison Control Center’s Laboratory support is integrated with the departments of Clinical Biochemistry and Neurochemistry.
The following analytical toxicology tests are available: 
  • Immunoassay screens for psychotropics, CNS depressants, and drugs of abuse.
  • Dithionite test in cases of paraquat poisoning
  • ICPMS for heavy metal estimation 
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring 
Sodium Dithionate Test