Which of the Following May Result in a False-Positive Test

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may result in a false-positive test result on a guaiac slide test?

• A) Taking aspirin
• B) Eating red meat
• C) Eating foods containing peroxidase
• D) Performing the test during a menstrual period
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

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Crawling Out of One's Skin

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