State the most probable cause for each of the following scenarios:
-A vegetarian consistently has false-positive readings for blood on routine specimens.

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Vegetable peroxidase is an enzyme found in some vegetables, such as turnips and horseradish, that can react with the heme in red blood cells and cause a false-positive result on blood tests. As a vegetarian, this individual may consume larger quantities of these vegetables, leading to an increase in vegetable peroxidase and false-positive results.

State the Most Probable Cause for Each of the Following