WOHLGEMUTH'S TEST
\wˈə͡ʊld͡ʒɪmˌʌθz tˈɛst], \wˈəʊldʒɪmˌʌθz tˈɛst], \w_ˈəʊ_l_dʒ_ɪ_m_ˌʌ_θ_z t_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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A test for renal adequacy based on the fact that normal renal tissue excretes a diastatic enzyme, which fails in proportion as the parenchyma of the kidney is diseased. The urine is treated with a solution of soluble starch, 1-1000; and after exposure in the incubator to allow a digestive reaction, the fluid is tested with iodine to determine the degree of starch hydrolysis.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
