A urine specimen was delayed in transport to a medical laboratory. Upon examination of the urine sediment, the medical laboratory scientist cannot distinguish between bacteria and amorphous urates. Which of the following reagents would dissolve the crystals?

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A urine specimen was delayed in transport to a medical laboratory. Upon examination of the urine sediment, the medical laboratory scientist cannot distinguish between bacteria and amorphous urates. Which of the following reagents would dissolve the crystals?

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