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The Boltz (Acetic-Anhydride) Test in Cerebro-Spinal Fluid

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 February 2018

C. Thomas
C. Thomas*
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County Mental Hospital, Lancaster
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The acetic anhydride test was introduced in 1923 by Boltz, who regarded a positive result as diagnostic of syphilis of the central nervous system. The technique of the test is simplicity itself, and is as follows: Place 1 c.c. of spinal fluid in a small test-tube. Add 0.3 c.c. of acetic anhydride drop by drop; shake. Add 0.8 c.c. concentrated sulphuric acid drop by drop; shake. After five minutes examine the colour of the fluid against a white background. A lilac or blue-pink coloration is positive.

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Part I.—Original Articles
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Journal of Mental Science , Volume 76 , Issue 313 , April 1930 , pp. 271 - 276
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1930 

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