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 o It is a microchemical test to know the nature of stain.Microchemical tests: These tests are based on property of haem part of hemoglobin to form characteristic coloured crystals.1) Teichmann's haemin crystal test2) Takayama hemochromogen crystal test3) Luminal spray test: It is especially useful in old obscure blood stains