Jeandre Reaction

The Gendre test is a test used to determine the presence of protein in the urine. This test was developed by the French physician Felix Gendre (1812-1859) and was named after him.

The Gendre reaction is based on the detection of protein in urine using a reagent containing sulfosalicylic acid. In the presence of protein in the urine, a protein-sulfosalicylate complex is formed, which can be detected as a white precipitate.

The Gendre reaction is one of the most common methods for determining protein in urine and is widely used in clinical practice. It is often used to diagnose diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, such as glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, cystitis and others.

Although the Gendre reaction is a simple and accessible diagnostic method, it has its limitations. For example, this reaction may give a false positive result in the presence of other substances in the urine that can also form a protein-sulfosalicylate complex. Additionally, the Gendre test does not identify the specific type of protein present in the urine.

However, the Gendre reaction remains an important tool in the diagnosis of urinary tract diseases and is an example of how simple methods can be effective in medical practice. A major contribution to medical science was made by Felix Gendre, who created this method for determining protein in urine, which is still widely used in clinical practice.