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Sodas, Lemon Juice Cause False Positives in Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Sodas, Lemon Juice Cause False Positives in Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Lateral flow tests for COVID-19 can be very accurate and specific when used as directed, but introducing acidic fluids can cause the tests’ detecting antibodies to clump, which may read as a positive result.

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Date Added to MERLOT:
August 24, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 24, 2021
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Mary Bemker
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College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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English
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