Apparatus and method for removing interfering substances...

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C422S091000, C422S105000, C604S327000, C604S317000, C206S438000, C210S348000, C210S464000

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07045098

ABSTRACT:
Urine samples are made free of potentially interfering substances, such as alkaloids or pharmaceuticals, by contacting the urine sample with an amount of a chemical oxidizing agent in a disposable oxidation bag, while retaining the physical indicia characteristic of urine to allow the sample to be further tested.

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