摘要:
A quantitative analysis of 3-oxo-5.beta.-steroid is carried out by acting 3-oxo-5.beta.-steroid.DELTA..sup.4 -dehydrogenase on a sample in the presence of a reducing chromophoric agent, and measuring the optical density of the chromophoric substance thereby produced. A typical reducing chromophoric agent is a tetrazolium compound. The invention also provides a reagent for the quantitative analysis of 3-oxo-5.beta.-steroid comprising 3-oxo-5.beta.-steroid.DELTA..sup.4 -dehydrogenase and a tetrazolium compound. The analysis and reagent provide a simple and reliable method for a liver function test.