A medical assistant is giving instructions to a patient whose provider has ordered a 24-hour urine test. Which of the following should the medical assistant include?
A. Wipe from front to back three times before collection.
B. Include all urine samples for two days in a row.
C. Discard the first urine sample on the start date.
D. Obtain the urine specimens in midstream.
Answer (1)
For a 24-hour urine test, patients should discard the first urine sample on the start date and collect all subsequent samples for the next 24 hours. Proper collection and storage are essential to ensure accurate test results. Additional instructions may vary depending on the type of test being conducted. ;
