Is the alkaline solution KCN? You can dissolve gold in aqua regia, filter any residue and analyse the solution using ICP-OES or MS if the concentration was at ppb level.
You can refer to this link
However qualitative test for gold in trace level I havn't come by any method regarding it ... you can use sodium metabisulfite try to precipitate it out of aqua regia but I not sure what is the detection limit and quantification limit for the method.
If solution is alkaline by KCN please pay attention on acidification.
In my opinion the following is a good and quick qualitative test
You can do both with Na2S or H2S under the reaction
S-- + 2 KAu(CN)2 → Au2S + 2 KCN + 2 CN-
H2S is more Dangerous (as make dangerously acid the solution) Na2S is safe and the final product range in colour from dark reddish-brown" that turns to "steel-gray"