A false-negative protein can be due to:
A) the presence of myoglobin or hemoglobin. B) the buffer leaching out into the urine.
C) contamination with ammonium compounds. D) urine with a high specific gravity.
A
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A) stye B) conjunctivitis C) blepharitis D) redeye
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A. differential pressure B. hot wire C. ultrasonic D. Fleisch
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a. DNA b. Genes c. Embryonic stem cells d. Fetal tissue