Urine Benedict’s Test
Benedict’s test is used to detect reducing sugars, mainly glucose, in urine. Procedure: Mix 5 mL of urine with 5 mL of Benedict’s reagent. Heat the mixture for 2-3 minutes. Observe color change. Results: Blue: No sugar present. Green/Yellow: Low sugar. Orange/Red: High sugar, may indicate diabetes. Significance:
A positive result suggests glucosuria, commonly linked to diabetes mellitus.