When patients are given 24-hour urine collection containers with or without preservative, they should be instructed to do all of the following, EXCEPT ________.
A. not to discard or handle preservatives
B. urinate into the 24-hour container
C. store the specimen in a refrigerator or keep on ice
D. deliver the specimen to the physician's office as soon as possible
Answer: B
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