False Positive Results in Molecular Testing Are Most Likely Caused

question 17

Multiple Choice

False positive results in molecular testing are most likely caused by which one of the following?

• A) Inhibitors present in the sample
• B) Contamination with amplicon
• C) Lengthy specimen prep time
• D) Lengthy patient prep time

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