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Ruhemann's Uric Acid Reagent. 



Iodine, 1.5 grams 



Potassium iodide, 1.5 grams 



Absolute alcohol, 15.0 grams 



Distilled water, 185.0 grams 



Shieb's Reagent. 



Solution 1. Ammonium Sulphate (purest), 1.2 grams 

 Copper Sulphate (purest), 2.6 grams 



Distilled water up to 50. cc. 



Solution 2. Caustic potash C. P. 20. grams 



Distilled water up to 50. cc. 

 Dissolve and when cool, add 



Glycerine, 50. cc. 



Ammonia water, 0.960 sp. gr. 300. cc. 



Add No. 1 to No. 2 and dilute the whole to 500 cc. with dis- 

 tilled water. Stopper securely and shake until thoroughly mixed. 



