Lab Chemical
TETRANITRO BT AR Tetranitro Blue Tetrazolium Chloride
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-699
Nitro blue tetrazolium is a chemical compound composed of two tetrazole moieties. It is used in immunology for sensitive detection of alkaline phosphatase (with BCIP). NBT serves as the oxidant and BCIP is the AP-substrate (and gives also dark blue dye)
Application
Nitroblue tetrazolium test is a blood test that measures the ability of the immune system to convert the colorless nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) to a deep blue. This test is performed as a screen for chronic granulomatous disease (CGD).
Dosage
This test is done to screen for chronic granulomatous disease . This disorder is passed down in families. In people who have this disease, certain immune cells do not help protect the body from infections.
