Detection of Urinary Protein

Question

For which of the following reasons might SSA be used as a secondary urine protein detection method?

Please select the single best answer

If the urine pH is between 5.5 and 6.5
If the specimen has been refrigerated
If the urine specimen is highly colored
If the urine specimen is from an infant

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