Which of the Statements Regarding the Nitrite Test for Bacteria

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements regarding the nitrite test for bacteria is incorrect?

• A) E.coli from the digestive tract can convert nitrates to nitrites.
• B) The urine specimen must not be left standing at room temperature for a long period of time because this could cause a false-positive result.
• C) The first morning urine is not used because the urine has been in the urinary bladder for at least 4 hours.
• D) A positive nitrite test should be correlated with a positive leukocyte test.

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