title: [A new reagent for methemoglobin reduction test].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To develop a new stable and efficient reagent for methemoglobin reduction test.
  
  
  METHODS
  The results of methemoglobin reduction test using the new reagent were compared with those by G6P/6PG ratio method and classic methemoglobin reduction test.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The new reagent was stable for at least 6 months at room temperature and 12 months at 2-8 degrees celsius;. The results of the test using this new reagent were stable and reliable.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The new reagent for methemoglobin reduction test allows easy operation with well reproducible results and can be used in clinical screening of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Laboratory, Nanhai Maternal and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China. Jiazhl5973@163.com
authors.forename: Zhang-Lin
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Jia
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sheng
authors.forename: Fa-Da
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D005954:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / Q000032:analysis*; D005955:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008706:Methemoglobin / Q000378:metabolism*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D015203:Reproducibility of Results
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D008706:Methemoglobin; D005954:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase