When instructing patients on how to collect urine at home for a 24-hour collection, the phlebotomist should inform the patient to: (Choose all that apply)A) add the urine to the container slowly.B) mix the urine container after each addition of urine.C) keep the container on ice or in the refrigerator.D) shake the container vigorously every hour.

What will be an ideal response?


A, B, C
Patients who need to collect urine at home for a 24-hour collection should be informed to add urine slowly, mix the urine after each addition, and keep the container cool. 

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