A Positive Leukocyte Esterase and Nitrite Test (Urine Rapid-Screening Test

Multiple Choice

A positive leukocyte esterase and nitrite test (urine rapid-screening test strips) indicates:

A) most likely the patient has a UTI.
B) the patient definitely does not have a UTI.
C) a new specimen should be collected because these tests indicate contamination.
D) the test strips are not reacting properly, and the quality control should be rechecked.