The Glucose test paper detects 0.1 – 2.0% glucose. Our Glucose Test Strips can also be used for similar purposes, however, they are plastic strips rather than paper and measure from 0-3000 mg/dL rather than percentages. The strip can be used to measure glucose levels in osmosis/diffusion experiments, urine analysis (educational only), and food science studies.
Glucose Test Paper
Glucose Test Paper
- Remove one test paper from the bag using tweezers. Do not touch the test paper with your bare hand. The strip is 4 inches in length, and may be cut into smaller lengths if needed.
- Dip the test strip into the solution being tested for 1-2 seconds.
- Remove the strip from the solution.
- After 60 seconds, compare the test strip to the color chart.
Note: In solutions containing oxidizers, a false positive may be observed.
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GLU200; 170; 170-1B-40
Product Specs
| SKU: | 170-1B-40 |
|---|---|
| Strip Quantity: | 40 strips |
| Bag Dimensions: | 3" (W) x 5"(H) [76mm (W) x 127mm (H)] (Amber) |
| Strip Dimensions: | 4" (L) x .25" (W) [102mm (L) x 6mm W)] |
| Weight: | 0.01 lbs [4.9 g] |
| Shelf-Life: | 1 Year |
| Label: | Customizable water-resistant label |
Product Documentation
Can the Glucose test strips be used to test food samples?
The Glucose test strips were originally developed to test for glucose levels in urine for educational purposes (not medical diagnosis). Other uses include osmosis experiments where a glucose/starch solution is used to demonstrate the concept in a classroom setting.
The strips will also detect glucose levels in food, however, there are several things to consider:
1) The enzyme used to detect the glucose is specific for glucose sugar. Other sugars will not be detected by the test strip.
2) While exclusive for glucose sugar, other chemicals can interfere. The best (or worst) example is Vitamin C. The strips will not work well with foods high in Vitamin C.
3) In order for the enzyme to work properly, the solution being tested may need to sit for up to 3 hours to allow mutarotation to occur.
What do Glucose test strips detect?
These test strips are selective for glucose. You will not get a reaction with soft drinks or regular sugar, as they primarily contain fructose or sucrose. In solutions containing oxidizers (for example, iodine solutions in diffusion/osmosis experiments), a false blank may be observed.
