Specimen Required

Patient Preparation: Avoid direct sunlight. Patient should refrain from taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.

Specimen Type: Urine

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

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours, with 10 mL 6N HCL preservative.

2. Avoid direct sunlight during the 24-hour collection.

3. Send specimen refrigerated in the plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068).

4. Collection volume and duration are required.