Select the appropriate screening test result for the following disorders:
-Homocystinuria
A) Cyanide-nitroprusside
B) Acetest
C) Silver nitroprusside
D) Ehrlich reaction

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Homocystinuria is detected using the silver nitroprusside test, which detects excess homocysteine in the urine. The cyanide-nitroprusside test is used to detect the presence of cystine in the urine in cystinuria. Acetest is used to test for the presence of ketones in the urine. Ehrlich reaction is used to detect the presence of porphobilinogen in the urine in porphyrias.

Select the Appropriate Screening Test Result for the Following Disorders