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Diacetyl monoxime (DAM) test

A FSSAI-approved colorimetric rapid test for urea: urea reacts with DAM under acidic conditions to produce a yellow-to-orange chromophore readable at 540 nm. Detects urea above the natural bovine milk range of 200-400 mg per litre.

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