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Must i use an acid washed jug for my 24-hour urine collection?

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably: The use depends on what you are looking for in the urine. This is commonly used for heavy metal testing.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/21/2014

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Lab supplies this: The laboratory will supply the collection bottle required for that test. Do not use any other container.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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