1.0 mL Plasma in a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Li Heparin
and
6.0 mL aliquot from a well mixed 24 hour Urine Collection in a Sterile Red Top Tube - No Additive
1st Specimen Alternates: 1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
or
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Plasma: 7 days Refrigerated
Urine: 5 days Refrigerated
The blood sample must be drawn within the time frame beginning 24 hours prior to the start of urine collection to 24 hours after the completion of the urine collection.Please indicate times other than 24 hours collection as part of the order
1. When starting the 24-hour period, urinate and discard (throw-away) this specimen. NOTE THE TIME
2. From that time on, collect all urine by urinating into a clean container and transfer into the provided container.
DO NOT URINATE DIRECTLY INTO CONTAINER.
3. Try to pass the last urine just prior to the end of the 24 hour period. Add this urine into the container.
4. Urine Specimen should be kept refrigerated during and after collection.
Printable Patient Collection Instructions
English 24 Hour Urine Collection
Spanish 24 Hour Urine Collection
Burmese 24 Hour Urine Collection
Arabic 24 Hour Urine Collection
Plasma: 0.2 mL / Urine: 1.0 mL
70 - 140 mL/min
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