Department of Sports Biochemistry

Department overview

Department of Sports Biochemistry was introduced in the year of 1983 as a part of Faculty of Sports Sciences, NSNIS Patiala. Since then, the department is working towards providing scientific support to national and international level athletes as well as educating coaches & athletes regarding importance of sports Biochemistry.

Main Focus

To Test biochemical parameters of National camp, NCOE,TOPS,KI and STC athletes through periodic testing
To identify deficiencies related issues & collaboration with other sports science departments and provide follow up services to athletes of various discipline.
To prepare periodic testing schedule for Athletes and monitor their health status.
To provide Academic support in smooth conduction of various academic courses conducted by NSNIS, Patiala
To conduct research in the area of Sports Biochemistry
To Create Awareness about importance of biochemical testing for the athletes

Academic activities

Diploma in Sports Coaching
Master in Sports Coaching
Six Weeks Certificate Course in Sports Coaching
Skill Development Courses
Refresher Courses
Orientation Courses

Testing parameters

Biochemical Testing

Biochemical testing is the foundation stone of finding any underlying biochemical related issues among the athletes. For this purpose, department works in integration with other sports science departments. Discussion with coaches and support staff is also a key feature to identify any Biochemical and recovery related issue among athletes.

In this lab we perform vast parameter testing for the finding any deficiency in athletes which are hindering their performance.

We basically perform

Heamotological Analysis (complete Blood Count)
Hormonal Assays (Testosterone, Cortisol, T3,T4,TSH,)
Electrolyte Assays (Sodium, Potassium,Chloride)

Biochemical Analysis

Iron Profile
Lipid profile
Liver function tests
Kidney Function Test
Muscle Enzymes Creatine Kinase& Lactate dehydrogenase
Vitamins (Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid)
Minerals (Calcium, Phosphate and Magnesium)

Follow up is quite important for compliance and to monitor progress. Monitoring during regular intervals for biochemical assessment as per the Protocols.

Scientific Support to athletes

Assessing around 1500 samples per year to support athletes from

National Camps
NCOE
STC
Khelo India
TOPS schemes

Discussion of test reports with coaches & athletes and provision of detailed biochemical reports to Sports nutrition and Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning departments for required intervention and treatments and amendments in the training programs.

Equipment’s list

Fully automated Hematology Analyzer

For testing of all hematological parameters including the differential count.

Fully Automated ELISA Processor

For testing of parameters like – Ferritin, Cortisol, Testosterone, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 etc.

Electrolyte analyzer

For testing ions like sodium ,potassium, chlorine & ionized calcium

Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzer

For testing of all regular biochemical parameters such as Urea, Uric Acid, Creatinine, Lipid Profile, Creatine Kinase, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Iron Profile, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Electrolytes