The nurse giving instructions to a parent who is going to collect a urine specimen at home before she arrives at the clinic would remind the parent to:
a. Cap the container and leave it at room temperature
b. Bring the specimen to the clinic within 1 hour of collection
c. Place the container in a pocket to keep it warm
d. Wrap the container in a plastic bag and refrigerate it
D
If the specimen cannot be taken to the lab within 30 minutes, it should be refrigerated. Warmth will accelerate bacterial growth.
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