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The nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test in renal transplantation
  1. A. M. Gordon,
  2. J. D. Briggs,
  3. P. R. F. Bell
  1. University Department of Bacteriology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow
  2. Renal Unit and University Department of Surgery, Western Infirmary, Glasgow

    Abstract

    The nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) test has been evaluated as a means of differentiating episodes of infection and rejection in 10 cadaver kidney transplant recipients. Normal NBT values were observed during all 11 episodes of acute rejection. A significant elevation of the NBT score was encountered in six of eight episodes of infection after transplantation. A positive NBT result is useful additional evidence in favour of infection in patients in whom the differentiation of infection and rejection is proving difficult.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jcp.27.9.734

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