Takayam test is used for ?: (A) To know the nature of stain, (B) To know the species, (C) For blood grouping, (D) None of the above
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., To know the nature of stain It is a microchemical test to know the nature of stain.Microchemical tests :These tests are based on propey of haem pa of hemoglobin to form characteristic coloured crystals.Teichmann's haemin crystal testTakayama hemochromogen crystal testLuminal spray test : It is especially useful in old obscure blood stains