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| Porges-Meier reaction | |
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| Purpose | Test in the diagnosis of syphilis |
Porges–Meier reaction is a precipitation test used in the diagnosis of syphilis. [1] It is an early flocculation test for syphilis. It is named for Georg Meier and Otto Porges.
Background
Precipitate formation takes place in a serum by the addition of a solution of sodium glycocholate. This reaction, according to Otto Porges, only occurs in syphilis. [2]
References
- ^ "Porges-Meier test". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Ernest (April 1, 2006). "A review of our present knowledge concerning the sero-diagnosis of general paralysis". American Journal of Psychiatry. 65 (4): 653–688. doi: 10.1176/ajp.65.4.653. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
(Redirected from
Porges-Meier reaction)
| Porges-Meier reaction | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Test in the diagnosis of syphilis |
Porges–Meier reaction is a precipitation test used in the diagnosis of syphilis. [1] It is an early flocculation test for syphilis. It is named for Georg Meier and Otto Porges.
Background
Precipitate formation takes place in a serum by the addition of a solution of sodium glycocholate. This reaction, according to Otto Porges, only occurs in syphilis. [2]
References
- ^ "Porges-Meier test". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ Jones, Ernest (April 1, 2006). "A review of our present knowledge concerning the sero-diagnosis of general paralysis". American Journal of Psychiatry. 65 (4): 653–688. doi: 10.1176/ajp.65.4.653. Retrieved May 27, 2022.