Webster's test explained

Webster's test
Purpose:detect presence of trinitrotoluene

The Webster's test is a qualitative urine test used to detect the presence of trinitrotoluene and its metabolites.[1] The test was developed in 1917 by T. A. Webster[2] [3] in London as a way to test for trinitrotoluene poisoning. A positive test results in a purple color for the acidified urine samples.

References

  1. Web site: HEALTH EFFECTS. 2023-11-01 .
  2. Webster's Test for T.N.T. Derivatives in Urine. 2341277 . 658 . 1. 3047. British Medical Journal. 10.1136/bmj.1.3047.658-a. 1919 . Moore . B .
  3. TRINITROTOLUENE POISONING. 842 . British Medical Journal . 16 December 1916.

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