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Also, what is a Clinitest used for?

Clinitest (reagent tablet) is a semi-quantitative test used for the determination of total reducing substances in urine, which include glucose, galactose, lactose, and pentose.

Subsequently, question is, how should Clinitest tablets be stored? Clinitest tablets are stable for long periods when stored at room temperature in unopened bottle. (Miles Inc. does specify expiration date on each bottle). The tablets are very hygroscopic, and cautions should be taken to avoid exposure to moisture.

In respect to this, what is reducing sugar in urine?

Reducing Sugars. Although glucose is the sugar most commonly tested for in urine, normal human urine can contain small amounts of galactose, lactose, fructose, xylose, and other pentoses. Galactosuria, an abnormal amount of galactose in the urine, occurs in infants with a congenital metabolic defect.

What are reducing substances?

Notes. Sugars (e.g, glucose, galactose, fructose, maltose, lactose, and pentose) are characterized as reducing substances based on their ability to reduce cupric ions to cuprous ions.