Clinical Biochemistry involves the use of biochemical measurements to support the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and monitoring of disease. Measurements are made in blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other body fluids.

Biochemical measurements can assist in determining the
function of the kidneys, liver, heart, thyroid and other endocrine organs as well as assessing cardiovascular risk by measuring lipids (including cholesterol), or diagnosing and monitoring diabetes.