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Forensic Medicine General 620330e5

Barberio's test uses which of the following ?

A
Picric acid
B
Acetic acid
C
Hydrochloric acid
D
Sulfuric acid
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Picric acid Barberio's test It is used to diagnose presence of seminal/ spermatic fluid. Procedure : A saturated aqueous or alcoholic solution of picric acid when added to spermatic fluid produces yellow needle - shaped rhombic crystals of spermine picrate. The reaction probably depends on the presence of the prostatic secretion.

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