Which of the statements regarding the nitrite test for bacteria is incorrect?
A) E.coli from the digestive tract can convert nitrates to nitrites.
B) The urine specimen must not be left standing at room temperature for a long period of time because this could cause a false-positive result.
C) The first morning urine is not used because the urine has been in the urinary bladder for at least 4 hours.
D) A positive nitrite test should be correlated with a positive leukocyte test.

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The first morning urine is actually preferred for nitrite testing because it has been in the bladder for a longer period, allowing more time for bacteria to convert nitrates to nitrites if an infection is present.

Which of the Statements Regarding the Nitrite Test for Bacteria