Urinary protein is detected by______________?

Correct answer: A. Boiling test

  • A. Boiling test
  • B. Hay's test
  • C. Barfoed test
  • D. Ehrlich's test

Explanation

The boiling test detects urinary protein because proteins coagulate on heating, producing turbidity or a precipitate. Hay's test detects bile salts, while Barfoed's and Ehrlich's tests are not routine protein tests.

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