Agostini's reaction

Agostini's reaction is a simple medical test for the presence of glucose in urine.

Agostini's reaction
Purposetest for the presence of glucose in urine

The method consists of adding the urine to a prepared solution of auric chloride and potassium oxide. If there is glucose present, the solution becomes red.[1]

See also

References

  1. "List of Reactions and Reagents". The Pharmaceutical Era. D. O. Haynes & Company. 16 (11): 335. 10 September 1896. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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