A Sensitive Method for Measuring Haemoglobin in Gastric Contents

Authors:
  • MFM.A. Fisher
    M.A. Fisher
  • JHJ.N. Hunt
    J.N. Hunt
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Abstract
A sensitive method for measuring haemoglobin in gastric contents using the rate of change of optical density of a mixture of orthotolidine and hydrogen peroxide in the presence of haemoglobin, is described. The method can measure the blood normally lost in 10 min from the gastric mucosa.