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State whether the following actions will cause false-positive or false-negative test results:
-Aliquots from 24-hour specimens are being obtained before measuring and mixing the sample.
A) False-positive
B) False-negative

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Obtaining aliquots from 24-hour specimens before measuring and mixing the sample will lead to false-negative test results as some components of the sample may settle or degrade over time, leading to an inaccurate representation of the constituents in the final aliquot.

Matching State Whether the Following Actions Will Cause False-Positive or False-Negative