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Porges–Meier reaction
Test to diagnose syphilis
Test to diagnose syphilis
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| purpose | Test in the diagnosis of syphilis |
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Porges–Meier reaction is a precipitation test used in the diagnosis of syphilis. It is an early flocculation test for syphilis. It is named for Georg Meier and .
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.
References
References
- "Porges-Meier test".
- (2006-04-01). "A review of our present knowledge concerning the sero-diagnosis of general paralysis". American Journal of Psychiatry.
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