Porges–Meier reaction

Porges-Meier reaction
PurposeTest 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 [Wikidata].

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

  1. ^ "Porges-Meier test". TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.