Lab Chemical
TETRANITRO BT AR Tetranitro Blue Tetrazolium Chloride
Product code RXSOL-60-6605-699
TETRANITRO BT AR Tetranitro Blue Tetrazolium Chloride
Description
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
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).