State the Most Probable Cause for Each of the Following

question 107

Multiple Choice

State the most probable cause for each of the following scenarios:
-A vegetarian consistently has false-positive readings for blood on routine specimens.

• A) Ketone interference
• B) Dilute specimen
• C) Increased leukocytes
• D) Vegetable peroxidase

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Definitions:

Lacuna

A small cavity or space within tissue, especially in bone or cartilage, where cells reside.

Circumferential

Pertaining to or measuring the perimeter of a circle or other rounded object.

Concentric

Defined by objects sharing a common center, often used in physics and geometry.

Interstitial

Space within tissue. Interstitial growth is growth from within.