A positive lactoferrin latex agglutination test can indicate which of the following?
A) Lower GI bleeding
B) Biliary obstruction
C) Cystic fibrosis
D) Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli

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A positive lactoferrin latex agglutination test is an indication of the presence of fecal leukocytes, which are characteristic of enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) infection. This test is not specific for other conditions such as lower GI bleeding, biliary obstruction, or cystic fibrosis.

A Positive Lactoferrin Latex Agglutination Test Can Indicate Which of the Following