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Porges–Meier reaction
Test to diagnose syphilis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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