Thormahlen test

Thor·mäh·len test

(tor'mā-len), a test for melanin; the suspected liquid is treated with sodium nitroprusside, caustic potash, and acetic acid; if melanin is present, the solution takes on a deep blue color.

Thor·mäh·len test

(tōr'mā-len test) A test for melanin; the suspected liquid is treated with sodium nitroprusside, caustic potash, and acetic acid; if melanin is present, the solution takes on a deep blue color.

Thormählen,

Johann, 19th century German physician. Thormählen test - for melanin.