A physician has ordered the nurse to collect a urine specimen from a client. Which specimens most likely needs to be stored at a cold temperature before transport to the laboratory?
A) Catheterized urine specimen
B) 24-hour fractional urine specimen
C) Clean-catch urine specimen
D) Single-voided urine specimen
B
Feedback:
The 24-hour fractional urine specimen should be stored in a refrigerator during the collection period. The catheterized urine specimen, clean-catch urine specimen, and single-voided urine specimen should be transported to the laboratory immediately after collection and should not be stored.
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