The barbiturate-mercuric-diphenylcarbazone reaction of Lubran is reviewed. A micromethod for emergency serum barbiturate determination is described. Three significant improvements are linearity of colour reaction, the use of cellulose paper in the extraction and the use of tin-free dichloromethane as the extractant. Experiences with this method and with a commercial ‘kit’ method are recorded.
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