This book provides a concise introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances of biochemical importance for undergraduate medical students. It covers all the skill-based aspects of the CBME curriculum of biochemistry. Special features of this edition Maps the contents of the books to be practical curriculum of CBME for easy reference Topics such as urinary screening tests for inborn errors of metabolism, enrgy content of various food items, significance of glycemic index, and saturated, unsaturated and trans-fatty acids in food are newly included in this edition. Tabulations summarising biochemical tests, procedures and outcomes included appropriately to make it easy for students to obtain information at a glance Exercises comprising MCQs, viva voce questions and questions based on problem-solving skills and interpretation of laboratory data of common clinical conditions are updated