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Which laboratory tests can amoxicillin affect?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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High blood or urine concentrations can cause false-positive results with some chemical urine-glucose tests and may distort oestriol assays. Use an enzymatic glucose oxidase method for urine glucose testing during treatment.

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