Ascorbic acid in urine still compromises urinalysis results

Ann Clin Biochem. 2020 Jan;57(1):64-68. doi: 10.1177/0004563219882051. Epub 2019 Oct 23.
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Keywords: Urinalysis; ascorbic acid; interference; risk analysis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Ascorbic Acid / urine*
  • Bilirubin / urine
  • False Negative Reactions*
  • False Positive Reactions*
  • Female
  • Glycosuria / urine
  • Hemoglobinuria / urine
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nitrites / urine
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Urinalysis*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Nitrites
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Bilirubin