Which of the Following Is Not a Recommendation from the Clinical

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a recommendation from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute for urine specimens?

• A) Volume should be 12 mL
• B) Specimen should not be centrifuged
• C) A standardized slide should be used to view the sediment
• D) A consistent reporting format should be used

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