State whether or not the following scenarios should be of concern to a laboratory supervisor and why:
-A strongly positive stool Clinitest performed on an infant is accompanied by a stool pH of 8.0.
A) Concerned; a low pH coincides with a positive Clinitest
B) Not concerned; the result is strongly positive

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A low pH coinciding with a positive Clinitest suggests the presence of reducing sugars in the stool, which can indicate a potential issue with digestion or absorption. In the case of a strongly positive result, it may be necessary for the laboratory supervisor to contact the ordering physician to discuss possible next steps.

State Whether or Not the Following Scenarios Should Be of Concern