Which of the following will cause a false-negative result for glucose on a standard urine dipstick?
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Correct answer: High concentration of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a strong reducing agent that interferes with the enzymatic peroxidase reaction used on dipstick pads. This can lead to false-negative results for glucose, blood, and bilirubin.
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