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Proteins with the free thiol group give a red colour when added to a solution of sodium nitroprusside in aqueous ammonia. Some proteins test positive when denatured, indicating that thiol groups are liberated. [62] [63] [64] Sodium nitroprusside is used in a separate urinalysis test known as the cyanide nitroprusside test or Brand's test.
The test used in the urine test strips is based on the reaction of sodium nitroprusside (nitroferricyanide). In this reaction the acetoacetic acid in an alkali medium reacts with the sodium nitroprusside producing a magenta coloured complex: [6] [14]
A solution of 2% sodium carbonate in water (solution B) [4] Separate storage of the aldehyde and base are necessary to prevent aldol polymerisation of the aldehyde. When exposed to an amine, reaction with acetaldehyde produces the enamine , which subsequently reacts with sodium nitroprusside to the imine .
Test strips use sodium nitroprusside to detect acetoacetate, and those with a glycine additive can detect acetone; however, none detect BHB. The reaction of ketones with sodium nitroprusside in an alkaline medium turns the test pad purple. [76] Ketonuria occurs in uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and in diabetic ketoacidosis. [77]
The stones may be identified by a positive nitroprusside cyanide test. The crystals are usually hexagonal, translucent, and white. The crystals are usually hexagonal, translucent, and white. Upon removal, the stones may be pink or yellow, but later they turn greenish due to exposure to air.
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