Beutler test
Beutler Test
The Beutler test (pronounced: BOY-tler test) is a medical diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of G6PD deficiency, a genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells.
Etymology
The test is named after its developer, Ernest Beutler, an American hematologist and geneticist. Beutler developed the test in the mid-20th century as a means of diagnosing G6PD deficiency.
Procedure
The Beutler test involves the analysis of a blood sample. The sample is treated with a substance that causes red blood cells to break down if G6PD is deficient. The degree of red blood cell breakdown is then measured to determine if the patient has G6PD deficiency.
Related Terms
- G6PD deficiency: A genetic disorder that affects the red blood cells. It is the condition that the Beutler test is used to diagnose.
- Hematology: The branch of medicine that deals with the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
- Geneticist: A scientist who studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beutler test
- Wikipedia's article - Beutler test
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