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What is the reason for a falsely positive result in the protein test?
What is the reason for a falsely positive result in the protein test?
- Improperly preserved specimens
- Protein other than albumin (correct)
- Highly buffered acidic urine
- Contamination by reducing reagents
Which substance is glucose sensitive to besides glucose itself?
Which substance is glucose sensitive to besides glucose itself?
- Disodium phosphate
- Highly pigmented urine (correct)
- Potassium iodide
- Sulfanilamide
What might cause a falsely negative result in the ketone test?
What might cause a falsely negative result in the ketone test?
- Bacterial peroxidase
- Ascorbic acid (correct)
- Peroxide detergents
- Highly buffered alkaline urine
Which factor could interfere with the bilirubin test?
Which factor could interfere with the bilirubin test?
What can cause a falsely positive result in the urobilinogen test?
What can cause a falsely positive result in the urobilinogen test?
Which substance could lead to a falsely positive result in the nitrite test?
Which substance could lead to a falsely positive result in the nitrite test?