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Hijmans van den Bergh's test
Also known as:
Hijmans van den Bergh’s reaction
van den Bergh's test
Hijmans van den Bergh and Snapper reaction
Associated persons:
Abraham Albert Hijmans van den Bergh
Isidore Snapper
Description:
A test to detect the presence of bilirubin in blood serum or plasma. It is a modification of Ehrlich’s diazo-reaction and is of diagnostic value in diseases of the liver and jaundice. A positive direct reaction demonstrates conjugated bilirubin; an indirect test demonstrates conjugated bilirubin.
Bibliography:
A. A. Hijmans van den Bergh, Isidore Snapper:
- Die Farbstoffe des Blutserums. 1. Eine quantitative Bestimmung des Bilirubins im Blutserum.
Deutsches Archiv für klinische Medizin, Leipzig, 1913, 110: 540-561.
- Untersuchungen über den Ikterus.
Berliner klinische Wochjenschrift, 1914, 51: 1100-1180.
A. A. Hijmans van den Bergh, I. Snapper, J. Muller:
- Der Gallenfarbstoff im Blut. Leiden, 1918; 2nd edition, 1928.
A. A. Hijmans van den Bergh:
- Voordrachten over suikerziekte. Utrecht, 1925. Translated into German.
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