Which of the following would you include in patient instruction about collecting a 24-hour urine specimen?
A. Tell the patient to collect all urine starting with the first voided specimen
B. Encourage the patient to use a bedpan
C. Explain to the patient that the small collection container must not be washed between uses
D. Instruct the patient to keep the specimen covered and in the refrigerator throughout the test
E. Return the sample to the office or deliver it to the laboratory within 1 week of collection
D. Instruct the patient to keep the specimen covered and in the refrigerator throughout the test
The patient should keep the specimen container covered and in the refrigerator or cooler when not in use.
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