What is Takayama Test?
Takayama test first discovered in 1912 by Takayama for blood detection.
Takayama test is used for the confirmation of blood not species origin.
It’s Uses In Forensics
It is also known as Hemochromogen crystal assay or Immunochromatographic test.
Basis Of The Test
It forms a ferro protoporphyrin ring by a reaction between pyridine and the iron atom of the heme group.
Indication for the Presence of Blood
It produced Salmon pink crystal if blood is present.
How To Perform This Test ?
Drawbacks
The drawback of Takayama test crystallization is difficult to obtained with old blood stains.
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