A urine sample is diluted 1:4 before testing.Testing indicates that the concentration of protein present is 10 μg.What is the true concentration of protein in the urine?

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The true concentration is found by multiplying the concentration after dilution by the dilution factor. Since the sample was diluted 1:4 and the concentration after dilution is 10 μg, the true concentration is 10 μg * 4 = 40 μg.

A Urine Sample Is Diluted 1:4 Before Testing