A new reagent for methemoglobin reduction test / 南方医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To develop a new stable and efficient reagent for methemoglobin reduction test.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The results of methemoglobin reduction test using the new reagent were compared with those by G6P/6PG ratio method and classic methemoglobin reduction test.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The new reagent was stable for at least 6 months at room temperature and 12 months at 2-8 degrees celsius;. The results of the test using this new reagent were stable and reliable.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The new reagent for methemoglobin reduction test allows easy operation with well reproducible results and can be used in clinical screening of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.</p>