Medical Term:
Yvon test
Pronunciation: ē′von[h]
Definition:
- for alkaloids; to the suspected solution is added a mixture of bismuth subnitrate, potassium iodide, and hydrochloric acid in water; a positive reaction is indicated by the appearance of a red color;
- for acetanilid in the urine; the suspected fluid is extracted with chloroform and heated with yellow nitrate of mercury; if acetanilid is present, the fluid will be green.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
