Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect a 24 hour urine specimen in a sterile
container. No preservative is required. Keep the specimen chilled
during the collection period. Label the specimen appropriately with
two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID
number, DOB, etc.) include specimen source, date and time of
collection. Record the collection time period on the
label and specimen container. Store the urine specimen refrigerated
and transport to the lab within 48 hours.