BENEDICT'S TEST
\bˈɛnɪdˌɪkts tˈɛst], \bˈɛnɪdˌɪkts tˈɛst], \b_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_d_ˌɪ_k_t_s t_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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Bubbling heard on auscultation of the stomach after the exhibition of sodium bicarbonate indicates the presence of hydrochloric acid, the loudness of the sound varying with the amount of HC1 present.
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For glucose in the urine; add 8 to 10 drops of urine to 5 c.c. of a solution of copper sulphate crystals 17.3, sodium or potassium citrate 173.0, sodium carbonate crystals 200.0, distilled water 1000.0; boil vigorously for a minute or two then allow to cool; if glucose is present the solution will become opaque and red, yellow, or greenish in hue; a faint blue turbidity does not indicate sugar.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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