Van den Bergh reaction

Van den Bergh reaction is a chemical reaction used to measure bilirubin levels in blood.[1] More specifically, it determines the amount of conjugated bilirubin in the blood. The reaction produces azobilirubin. Principle: bilirubin reacts with diazotised sulphanilic acid to produce purple coloured azo bilirubin.[2]this reaction is highly useful in understanding the nature of jaundice. This was pioneered by the Dutch Physician, Abraham Albert Hijmans van den Bergh (1869–1943) of Utrecht.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.jbc.org/cgi/reprint/132/1/119.pdf 1939
  2. ↑ "BILIRUBIN AND THE VAN DEN BERGH REACTION" (PDF). Biochem Journal. Retrieved February 18, 2014.


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