Ascorbic acid —A black hole of urine chemistry screening

ConclusionObtained results indicate that it is necessary to determine diagnostic accuracy of used dipstick in order to define purpose of urinalysis. It is very important to choose dipstick with ascorbic acid indicator and to examine ascorbic acid impact on dipstick analytes independently of manufacturer claims.

Source: Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis - February 25, 2018 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Adriana Unic, Nora Nikolac Gabaj, Marijana Miler, Jelena Culej, Adrijana Lisac, Anita Horvat, Nada Vrkic Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research