Specimen Required

Patient Preparation: Patient should not be on aspirin, indomethacin, or anti-inflammatory medications, if possible, for at least 48 hours prior to collection of specimen. Specimen must be frozen within 30 minutes of collection.

Specimen Type: Urine

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL tube (T068)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect random urine (NO preservative).

3. Freeze immediately and send specimen frozen in the plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068)

Note: 24 hours urine collection is not acceptable.