-
Mealworm: Characteristics, Lifecycle, Farm Setup, and Nutrient Benefits
protein source for human consumption. As the global demand for protein continues to rise, mealworms offer a promising solution that requires fewer resources and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional livestock farming. This...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Method of Gastric Analysis
acidity assessment involves titration, where the endpoint is determined by observing the change in color of the indicator solution or reaching the desired pH. In this process, 0.1 N sodium hydroxide, an alkali solution, is incrementally added from a...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Tests for Detection of Ketones in Urine
(Classic Nitroprusside Reaction) When acetoacetic acid or acetone comes into contact with nitroprusside in an alkaline solution, a distinctive purple-colored complex is produced (refer to Figure 1). Rothera's test exhibits sensitivity in the range of...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Managing Acid Reflux with Milk: What You Should Know
assist in coating the esophagus and stomach lining, providing temporary relief from heartburn, but it is not a long-term solution. Milk, especially whole milk, contains fat and protein that can cause your stomach to produce more acid and potentially...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Microscopic Examination of Feces
of fecal sample Here's how it's done: On a glass slide, put a drop of normal saline on one end and a drop of Lugol iodine solution on the other. Take a small bit of feces (about the size of a match-head) and mix it with a drop each of saline and iodine,...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Clearance Tests to Measure Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
rendering it an ideal agent for GFR measurement. The procedure involves administering a bolus dose of inulin (25 ml of 10% solution IV), followed by a constant intravenous infusion (500 ml of 1.5% solution at a rate of 4 ml/min). Timed urine samples are...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Semen Analysis: Immunologic Examination for Infertility Test
of semen). Serum (blood) is mixed with sperm, and if antibodies are present, they will attach to the sperm. The remaining solution is then tested for the presence of antibodies. Mixed Antiglobulin Reaction (MAR) Test: This is another indirect method...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Hematuria: Purpose, Test Procedure and Results
1: Principle of chemical test for red cells, hemoglobin, or myoglobin in the urine. Benzidine Test Prepare a saturated solution of benzidine in glacial acetic acid. Combine 1 ml of this prepared solution with an equal volume of hydrogen peroxide in a...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Proteinuria: Purpose, Test Procedure and Results
1: Heat and Acetic Acid Test (Boiling Test) This test operates on the principle that when proteins are heated in an acidic solution, they undergo precipitation. Method Ensure clarity in urine; if not, either filter it or utilize the supernatant from a...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Glucose in Urine: Purpose, Procedure, and Results
and other metabolic disorders. 1. Copper Reduction Methods A. Benedict’s qualitative test When we boil urine in Benedict's solution, a blue copper sulfate turns into a red-brown cuprous oxide, indicating the presence of a reducing agent (see Figure 1)....
By Dayyal Dg. -
Test for Detection of Urobilinogen in Urine
the interference posed by bilirubin, a meticulous process is employed. Equal volumes of the urine specimen and a 10% solution of barium chloride are thoroughly amalgamated and subsequently subjected to filtration. The ensuing filtrate serves as the...
By Dayyal Dg. -
How to Transfer Files from Dropbox to OneDrive Directly?
move, diverse cloud support, flexible features, strong security, and customizable settings, MultCloud is the ultimate solution for your cloud data migration needs. Why Transfer Files from Dropbox to OneDrive? Dropbox and OneDrive are famous cloud drives...
By BS Media -
A Guide to Gas Chromatography Maintenance and Repair
of GC instruments involves addressing common issues promptly and efficiently with the help of a GC repair & maintenance solution provider like Peak BioServices that can help with various vendors in the industry. Column Contamination: Contamination of...
By BS Media -
Laboratory Tests to Evaluate Tubular Function
function. This method, highly sensitive to concentration ability, quantifies the number of dissolved particles in a solution. In contrast, specific gravity, measuring the total mass of solute in relation to water mass, is influenced by the number and...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Biochemical Tests Used to Assess Renal Function
Jaffe’s Reaction (Alkaline Picrate Reaction): This method holds prominence as the most widely used. In an alkaline solution, creatinine reacts with picrate, yielding a spectrophotometric response at 485 nm. Notably, certain plasma components like...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Role of Laboratory Tests in Diabetes Mellitus
serum osmolality* Variable Increased (>320) Anion gap** >12 Variable Osmolality: Number of dissolved (solute) particles in solution; normal: 275-295 mOsmol/kg ** Anion gap: Difference between sodium and sum of chloride and bicarbonate in plasma; normal...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Semen Analysis: Microscopic Examination for Infertility Test
are stained pink-red, while live sperms are stained white. Method Mix one drop of semen with one drop of eosin-nigrosin solution and allow it to incubate for 30 seconds. Make a smear from the drop deposited on a glass slide. Air-dry the smear and...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Semen Analysis: Biochemical Examination for Infertility Test
in 33 ml of concentrated hydrochloric acid, followed by dilution up to 100 ml with distilled water. The resulting solution is then added to 0.5 ml of seminal fluid. Subsequently, the mixture is subjected to heat and brought to a boil. The emergence of a...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Chemical Urinalysis: Indications, Test Procedure and Results
test is employed as a preliminary screening test for myoglobinuria. Notably, myoglobin is soluble in an 80% saturated solution of ammonium sulfate, while hemoglobin remains insoluble and precipitates. A positive chemical test for blood conducted on the...
By Dayyal Dg. -
Microscopic Urinalysis: Test Procedure and Components Found in Urine
elements exhibit optimal preservation in acid, hypertonic urine, while they degrade swiftly in an alkaline, hypotonic solution. A mid-stream, freshly voided, first-morning specimen is the preferred choice due to its heightened concentration. It is...
By Dayyal Dg.
