Formol Test

The formol test is a method for detecting dysproteinemia (disturbances in the protein composition of the blood), which is based on the formation of a gelatinous mass as a result of the interaction of blood serum with formaldehyde. This method is used to diagnose various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and others.

To conduct a formol test, you need to take a small amount of blood serum and add formalin to it. The mixture is then stirred and left for a few minutes. A small amount of acetic acid is then added to the mixture to stop the reaction. The resulting gelatinous mass indicates the presence of dysproteinemia.

The formol test has high sensitivity and specificity, which makes it one of the most accurate methods for diagnosing dysproteinemia. However, like any other diagnostic method, the formol test can give false-positive or false-negative results. Therefore, additional research is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.