Upon removing a reagent strip from its container, you notice that the urobilinogen pad is brown. What could this indicate? (Choose all that apply)A) The strip may be out-of-date.B) The strip was used and put back.C) The container may have been left open.D) This is the normal color for urobilinogen pads.

What will be an ideal response?


A, C
The reagent strip being out-of-date or the container being left open may cause a discolored reagent pad on a urine reagent strip. 

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