The best urine specimen to test for nitrates is a ____.
A) random specimen
B) first morning specimen
C) 24-hour urine specimen
D) timed specimen
E) clean-catch midstream specimen

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The first morning specimen is the best choice for testing nitrates in urine because it is more concentrated, having accumulated overnight, which makes it more likely to reveal the presence of nitrates if they are present.

The Best Urine Specimen to Test for Nitrates Is a ____