Abstract

A simple screening test for estimation of some phenolic and indolic compounds in urine is described. The method is rapid, simple and able to detect all the indolic and phenolic compounds observed, including o-dihydroxy compounds. The method is based on the color reaction with reagent solution composed of sodium tungstate, trichloroacetic acid, hydrochloric acid and sodium nitrite. After alkalinization by sodium hydroxide the optical density is measured at 405 and 490 nm. The latter is specific for o-dihydroxy compounds. This test seems to be useful for estimation of phenolic and indolic compounds in urine of patients with increased production of compounds of this nature, particularly in some tumors.

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