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Acetest /Ace·test/ (as´ĕ-test) trademark for a reagent tablet containing sodium nitroprusside, aminoacetic acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, and lactose, turning a purple color in the presence of ketone bodies in urine, blood, plasma, or serum, the intensity of the color reaction indicative of the acetoacetate or acetone concentration.
Acetest, a trademark for a product used to test for the presence of abnormal quantities of ketone in the urine of patients with diabetes mellitus or other metabolic disorders. A large quantity of ketone causes a rapid change in the color of the Acetest tablet. See also acetone in urine test, acidosis, ketone bodies. Acetest [as´ĕ-test] trademark for a reagent tablet containing sodium nitroprusside, aminoacetic acid, dibasic sodium phosphate, and lactose, turning a purple color in the presence of ketone bodies in urine, blood, plasma, or serum; the intensity of the color reaction indicates the acetoacetate or acetone concentration, ranging from a pale lavender through a dark purple as the concentration increases.
Acetest trademark for reagent tablets containing sodium nitroprusside, aminoacetic acid, disodium phosphate and lactose. A drop of urine is placed on a tablet on a sheet of white paper; if significant quantities of acetone are present the tablet changes from a purple tint (1+), to lavender (2+), to moderate purple (3+) or to deep purple (4+). Extensively used for field testing of cows for acetonemia and ewes and cows for pregnancy toxemia. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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