A Positive Leukocyte Esterase and Nitrite Test (Urine Rapid-Screening Test

question 43

Multiple Choice

A positive leukocyte esterase and nitrite test (urine rapid-screening test strips) indicates:

• A) most likely the patient has a UTI.
• B) the patient definitely does not have a UTI.
• C) a new specimen should be collected because these tests indicate contamination.
• D) the test strips are not reacting properly, and the quality control should be rechecked.

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