Definition and Etiology. Ascites is defined as the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is a common clinical finding, with various extraperitoneal and peritoneal causes (Box 1), but it most often results from liver cirrhosis.
Tests for the detection of Bence-Jones Protein. Bradshaw Test. The urine specimen is treated with 1 or 2 drops of 33 per cent acetic acid to bring the pH down to 4.8 to 5.0, centrifuged clear, and diluted 1:1 with water. The diluted urine is layered carefully over concentrated HCl in a test tube.
Types of urine alcohol tests. Health Street offers both a 12 hour Urine Alcohol Test and an 80 hour EtG test. We also offer several combined drug and urine alcohol tests. These tests detect a byproduct, or metabolite, that the body produces when metabolizing alcohol.This byproduct is present in the urine for up to 80 hours.ypes of urine alcohol tests. Health Street offers both a 12 hour Urine Alcohol Test and an 80 hour EtG test. We also offer several combined drug and urine alcohol tests. These tests detect a byproduct, or metabolite, that the body produces when metabolizing alcohol.