These tests help identify the presence
and type of fat (lipids) in a sample.
Lipids test
Detects fat by staining it.
Sudan III Test
Sudan paints BLANK
Fats pink/red
Identifies glycerol (a fat component).
Acrolein Test
Shows that fats are insoluble in water but
soluble in organic solvents.
Solubility Test for Lipids
Shows fat can be emulsified (broken into
tiny droplets) like soap.
Emulsification Test
Shows that fats are insoluble in water but
soluble in organic solvents..
Solubility Test for Lipids
also called a lipid panel or lipid profile
cholesterol test
first given by the scientist
Liebmann to detect the presence of cholesterol.
Liebermann–Burchard Test
Tests for cholesterol.
Salkowski Test
Measures cholesterol in blood.
Zak’s Test
Excess body fat that increases risk of disease and death
Commonly measured using:
Obesity