Total acidity of a urine specimen is a combination of:
A) Titratable acidity and pH
B) Titratable acidity and ammonium ion
C) pH and total acidity
D) Total acidity and ammonium ion

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The total acidity of a urine specimen is mainly due to the presence of titratable acidity (acidic substances that can be neutralized by adding a base) and ammonium ion (formed from the metabolism of amino acids). Therefore, choice B, which includes both titratable acidity and ammonium ion, is the best answer. pH is also an important parameter to consider, but it is not part of the total acidity measurement.

Total Acidity of a Urine Specimen Is a Combination Of