NCMA217 RLE (BENEDICT'S TEST) Flashcards
1
Q
❖simple and effective method of
ascertaining the presence or the AMOUNT OF GLUCOSE in the urine
A
BENEDICT’S TEST
2
Q
BENEDICT’S TEST
PROCEDURE
A
Procedure:
- take 5ml of the solution in the
test tube
- Heat it over a lamp til the benedict’s solution boils without overflowing
- Drop 8-10 drops of urine into the solution
- After again boiling the mixture, let it cool
down
- While cooling the mixture will change color
3
Q
R O Y G B
A
R
+++
O
++
Y
+
G
+/-
4
Q
BLUE
A
0% NO SUGAR
5
Q
GREEN
A
0.5-1%
6
Q
YELLOW
A
1-1.5%
LOW
7
Q
ORANGE-RED
A
1.5-2%
MODERATE
8
Q
BRICK-RED
A
> 2%
LARGE AMOUNT
