Episode 157: Urine Testing

Episode 157: Urine Testing

Author: Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program December 22, 2023 Duration: 10:36
Episode 157: Urine Testing This episode includes the pitfalls of urine tests, how to detect adulterated urine, and more. Written by Janelli Mendoza, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. Comments by Carol Avila, MD.

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