A Positive Control Is Added (Spiked) into a Test Specimen

question 14

Multiple Choice

A positive control is added (spiked) into a test specimen. The test results of the specimen alone and the spiked mixture are negative. What does this most likely indicate?

• A) The specimen is negative.
• B) The specimen is positive.
• C) The specimen contains an inhibitor.
• D) The positive control contains an inhibitor.

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