RALFE'S TEST
\ɹˈalfs tˈɛst], \ɹˈalfs tˈɛst], \ɹ_ˈa_l_f_s t_ˈɛ_s_t]\
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1 For acetone: iodoform is produced at the plane of contact on pouring urine containing acetone over a boiled solution of potassium iodide and caustic potassa. 2. For peptone in the urine, a pink color is produced at the plane of contact when urine containing peptones is poured carefully over a layer of Fehling's solution.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Tetrabromsulphthalein
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