BHU to Use Light Intensity-Based CLIA Technology for Hormone Detection

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BHU's Endocrinology Department installs MM UNO Analyzer using chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) to detect hormones from blood by measuring light intensity. This enables rapid testing for thyroid, diabetes, reproductive hormones, and adrenal gland disorders.

BHU Installs Advanced Hormone Testing Technology

Banaras Hindu University’s (BHU) Endocrinology Department at Sir Sundarlal Hospital has installed an advanced MM UNO Analyzer based on chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) technology. This cutting-edge equipment allows for the detection of hormones from blood samples by measuring the intensity of light emitted through a specific chemical reaction between antigen and antibody.

The CLIA technique produces light during the antigen-antibody reaction, and the analyzer measures this light intensity to determine the concentration of hormones or biological substances in the blood. This automated process reduces human error and delivers faster results.

Once operational with the required reagent kits, the machine can conduct up to 250 tests per hour. It will facilitate comprehensive hormone testing at a single location, including thyroid hormones such as TSH, T3, T4, Free T3, and Free T4, as well as insulin, C-peptide, cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH. This capability supports diagnosis and monitoring of conditions like thyroid disorders, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reproductive hormone imbalances, and adrenal gland abnormalities.

Dr. Ritesh Kumar of the Endocrinology Department confirmed the machine’s installation and stated that testing will begin once the reagent kits arrive. The new facility will provide patients from Purvanchal, Bihar, and surrounding states with accessible hormone testing and consultation services in one place, reducing reliance on private laboratories.

Earlier diagnosis and timely reporting will enable physicians to adjust treatments and medication dosages effectively. The department expressed gratitude to the Institute of Medical Sciences Director Prof. S. N. Sankhwar and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Chaturvedi for their support in establishing this facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What technology does BHU's new hormone analyzer use?

It uses chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) technology that measures light intensity from antigen-antibody reactions.

Which hormones can be detected with the new BHU machine?

Hormones including TSH, T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4, insulin, C-peptide, cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH can be tested.

How many tests can the machine perform per hour?

The MM UNO Analyzer can perform approximately 250 tests per hour.

When will the hormone testing service start at BHU?

Testing will commence once the necessary reagent kits are received at the Endocrinology Department.

What are the benefits of this new hormone detection technology at BHU?

It enables faster, automated testing with reduced dependency on private labs, and helps in better diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

About the university

Banaras Hindu University

Central University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · since 1916

Students: 32,334
Established: 1916
NIRF rank: #6 among universities (2025)
NAAC grade: A
Median salary: Rs. 8.5 lakh
Faculty: 1,891, 17 students per faculty member

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