Collective, Department – Department of Biochemistry
 Unit name: Department of Biochemistry (CM4)
 History of Establishment: Established on September 15, 1956
 Contact information: Department – Department of Biochemistry, Military Hospital 103, No. 261 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi.
Phone number: 069 566 473
Function and duty:
–  Training: Doctorate and master’s degree in related fields, master’s degree in Biochemistry, Specialist Doctor I degree, Specialist Doctor II degree in Biochemistry; Long-term doctor of Military Medicine, Civil Medicine, Bachelor of Nursing, College of Laboratory Testing, specialized in Biochemistry; Directing the military and civilian medical staff in the field of Biochemistry…
–  Scientific research: Conduct or guide topics at all levels in the field of Biochemistry and related fields.
–  Testing: Ensuring Biochemical testing for clinical service.

Pivotal techniques:
– Common biochemical tests and most in-depth biochemical tests on glucose, lipid, and protein metabolism in the human body; kidney – urine, liver and biliary tests, cardiomyopathy; quantify the concentration of trace elements, electrolytes and blood gases.
-Immunoassay:
+Cancer markers (lung cancer Cyffra 211, PRO-GRP, SCC; liver cancer AFP; gastrointestinal cancer CEA, CA199; uterine ovarian cancer CA125, HE4; gastric cancer pepsinogen I, pepsinogen II …).
+ Quantify hormone levels: FT3, FT4, TSH, insulin, cortisol…
+ Cardiovascular markers: BNP, HS-Troponin I…
+ Quantify drug concentrations for organ transplantation: Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus
+ Other tests: anti-CCP, C peptide, homocystein, vitamin D, FibroTest, Triple Test, haptoglobin, alpha 2 macroglobulin, lipoprotein A…
Achievements
Testing for treatment
The Faculty – Department of Biochemistry – Military Hospital 103 is the first unit in the Army to be recognized as meeting ISO 15189 standards. The Faculty receives thousands of patient samples daily with tens of thousands of biochemical tests; always ensure accurate, reliable and timely test results.
Carrying out routine and in-depth biochemical tests on substrates, enzymes, blood gases, acid-base balance and electrolytes in blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid and other fluids.
Training
Graduated training:
Until 2020, the Department has participated in teaching Biochemistry for 55 general doctor courses, 17 pharmacist courses, 5 bachelor’s laboratory courses, 18 specialized doctors and 14 junior doctor courses.
Post-graduated training:
The Department has participated in training 18 Master’s courses, 25 level I specialist courses and 25 level II specialist courses in Biochemistry. At the same time, The Department has participated in teaching Biochemistry for many graduate classes in related majors such as heart, kidney, joints, endocrinology, digestion, infectious diseases…; having guided many graduate students to defend their doctoral dissertations successfully.
Scientific research
Participating in many State level and Ministry of Defense level projects in different fields:
– Organ transplant topics: Kidney transplant, liver transplant, heart transplant, lung transplant, multi-organ transplant in experimental animals and humans.
–Doing research on biomarkers and new biochemical tests in disease diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
– Research on stem cells that serves medicine.
Outstanding achievements

Year Titles
Details
2014 Good Unit Decision No.: 3323/QD-HVQY, dated December 29, 2014; Vietnam Military Medical University
2015 Victory Determination Unit Decision No.: 3530/QD-HVQY, dated December 18, 2015; Vietnam Military Medical University
2016 Victory Determination Unit Decision No.: 3646/QD-HVQY, dated December 16, 2016; Vietnam Military Medical University
2017 Victory Determination Unit Decision No.: 4527/QD-HVQY, dated December 14, 2017; Vietnam Military Medical University
2018 Victory Determination Unit Decision No.: 5317/QD-HVQY, dated December 28, 2018; Vietnam Military Medical University
Reward forms
Year Reward forms Details
2014 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 555/QD-HVQY, dated March 7, 2014, Vietnam Military Medical University
Certificate of merit
No. 432 QD-HVQY dated March 12, 2014, Vietnam Military Medical University
2015 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 3530/QD-HVQY dated December 18, 2015, Vietnam Military Medical University
Certificate of merit

Certificate of merit
Decision No. 2114 – QD/HVQY dated August 26, 2015, Vietnam Military Medical University

Decision No. 359 – QD/BQP dated September 4, 2015, Ministry of National Defense
2016 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 2736– QD/HVQY dated August 2016, Vietnam Military Medical University
2017 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 2134/BYT dated May 29, 2017, Ministry of Health
Certificate of merit
Decision No. 3340– QD/HVQY dated October 3, 2017, Vietnam Military Medical University
2018 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 449A/QD-BV, dated June 11, 2018, of the Political Commissar, Vietnam Military Medical University
2018 Certificate of merit
Decision No. 1413/QD-BV, dated October 15, 2018, of the Director, Military Hospital 103