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Refrigerating urine

2024-07-10 12:14:56
For 24 hours urine albumin test, as we collect the urine in the container. Is it mandatory to refrigerate the urine (keeping in the fridge?) or is it okay it kept outside also. Started to collect the urine since 10 am and didn't keep it in the fridge. What's the procedure pls guide
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No need to refrigerate keep at room temperature

Answered2024-07-13 04:49:41

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It is okay even if u keep outside

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