The cleanest part of a voided urine specimen is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is finished. This is called a:
a. sterile specimen.
b. "caught" specimen.
c. midstream specimen.
d. patient-collected specimen.
C
A midstream urine specimen is collected after voiding is initiated and before it is completed.
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