Collect: 24-hour urine. Random specimens, and urine supernate are also acceptable. Specimen needs to be refrigerated during collection.
Transport: Two 4.5 mL aliquots from a well-mixed 24-hour or random collection at 2-8°C. (Min: 4.5 mL) Submit specimen in two ARUP Standard Transport Tubes.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 2.5 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour or random urine collection at 2-8°C.
Remarks:Keep refrigerated at all times. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens that are not refrigerated.