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Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Required: 24 Hour Urine Collection Container.
Stability:
| Temperature | Time |
| Room Temp 18-28°C | 3 days |
| Refrigerated 2–8°C | 3 days |
| Frozen <-18°C | 6 months |
Additional Instructions
Add 10 mls. 5% NaOH to container before collection (preferred)Keep at room temp during collection
OR
Collect without preservative and alkalize aliquot after collection
Refrigerate during collection
Department
Chemistry