| metabisulfite test | A test for sickle cell haemoglobin (Hb S); deoxygenation of cells containing Hb S is enhanced by addition of sodium metabisulfite to the blood, causing sickling visible on a slide; certain other abnormal haemoglobins (Hb CHarlem and Hb I) also sickle in this test. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sodium metabisulfite | Na2S2O5;used as an antioxidant in injectable solutions. (05 Mar 2000) |
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