Haines-Brown Assay

The Hines-Brown test (e. a. hines, born 1906, American physician; g. e. Brown, 1885-1935, American physician) is a medical test used to evaluate the function of the parathyroid glands.

During this test, the patient is given a calcium solution intravenously. The calcium level in the blood is then measured at certain intervals. Normal function of the parathyroid glands leads to a rapid decrease in calcium levels in the blood. If calcium levels remain high, this indicates dysfunction of the parathyroid glands.

This test was developed in the 1920s by American doctors E.A. Haynes and J.E. Brown. It is still used to diagnose parathyroid diseases such as hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism. The Haynes-Brown test is a simple and reliable method for assessing the function of these important glands.

Haynes-Brun test *progression of obstructive jaundice with peritonitis in the exudative phase*

**Synonyms:** Hines-Brook test, Heinz-Hamerling-Brückau test, Heitz test, Heinz test **Indications:** assessment of the degree of obstruction of the bile ducts and the severity of inflammation in the abdominal cavity

A group of drugs called bile duct blockers include Tramycent, picric acid, alpha-tocopherol, limonin, atropine, pancuronium, phenazonium and pentamine, nifedipine and phentolamine. Fetal protein can be used to prevent postoperative adhesions and pneumonia and improve postoperative outcome. These also include bromodonatene (bromantane), bromocriptine, valproic acid, and chemotherapy drugs such as vinca alkaloids, cisplatin, and letrozole. Antibiotics and sulfonamides may also have an effect on the Heitz test.

The normal value is less than 6 units. Abnormal values ​​may indicate a bile duct stone or biliary infection.