During the collection of a 24-hour urine, how should the specimen be treated?
a. kept at room temperature for 24 hours
b. kept on ice or refrigerated during collection
c. saved until at least 1,000 mL have been obtained
d. strained at the conclusion of 24 hours
B
Timing for a 24-hour urine collection begins after the first void has been discarded. The urine specimen is kept on ice or refrigerated during collection.
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