What Occurs If a Urine Specimen Is Allowed to Stand

question 28

Multiple Choice

What occurs if a urine specimen is allowed to stand for more than 1 hour at room temperature?

• A) It becomes cloudy.
• B) The pH becomes more acidic.
• C) The specific gravity decreases.
• D) Pathogens are destroyed.

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