A test for determining the reducing activity of a biological sample by measuring the time taken for the sample to decolorize an indicator (methylene blue).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Analyst.
Definition of reductase test in US English:
reductase test
noun
Biochemistry
A test for determining the reducing activity of a biological sample by measuring the time taken for the sample to decolorize an indicator (methylene blue).
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Analyst.