
Changes in the Composition of an Unpreserved and Unrefrigerated Urine Specimen Over Time
Specialty: | Clinical Laboratory |
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Description: | A urine specimen that is not properly handled will deteriorate over time. Analysis of such a specimen can give misleading results. It is important to reject any urine specimen that has undergone significant deterioration. |
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