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Ferric chloride test — The ferric chloride test is used to determine the presence or absence of phenols in a given sample. Enols give positive results as well. The bromine test is useful to confirm the result, although modern spectroscopic techniques (e.g. NMR and IR… … Wikipedia
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Iron(III) chloride — Iron(III) chloride … Wikipedia
Guthrie test — The Guthrie test, also known as the Guthrie bacterial inhibition assay, is a medical test performed on newborn infants to detect phenylketonuria, an inborn error of amino acid metabolism. The test has been widely used throughout North America and … Wikipedia
Bial's test — is a chemical test for the presence of pentoses. The components include orcinol, hydrochloric acid, and ferric chloride. In the presence of a pentose, the pentose will be dehydrated to form furfural. The solution will turn bluish and a… … Wikipedia
Harrison spot test — (for bilirubin in urine) add to 10 mL of urine 5 mL of a 10 per cent solution of barium chloride, mix, and filter. Spread filter paper on dry filter paper. Add one to two drops of Fouchet reagent (trichloroacetic acid 25 g, water 100 mL, and 10… … Medical dictionary
Bial test — (for pentoses in urine) the specimen is heated with a solution of orcinol, hydrochloric acid, and ferric chloride; pentoses are converted to furfural, which reacts with orcinol to form a green product … Medical dictionary
Inborn error of metabolism — Classification and external resources ICD 10 E70 E90 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
Iron — Fe redirects here. For other uses, see Fe (disambiguation). This article is about the chemical element. For other uses, see Iron (disambiguation). manganese … Wikipedia
stain — 1. To discolor. 2. To color; to dye. 3. A discoloration. 4. A dye used in histologic and bacteriologic technique. 5. A procedure in which a dye or combination of dyes and reagents is used to color the constituents of cells and tissues. For… … Medical dictionary
