Which of the Following Statements About Refrigerating Urine Specimens Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about refrigerating urine specimens is true?

• A) It causes changes in the physical, chemical, and microscopic makeup of the urine, causing the test to be invalid.
• B) It may affect the sediment and specific gravity.
• C) It should never be used as a method of storing or preserving urine.
• D) It is acceptable only if the urine must be kept for 2 or more days.
• E) It causes bacterial growth to accelerate.

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