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Can i use citric acid as a preservative for 24-hour urine ?
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Depends: What will the urine be tested for? Different tests require different preservatives. It would be prudent to ask your doctor. Consult the site below for a complete listing. http://mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmlfiles/Urine_Preservatives10.pdf
Answered 10/8/2014
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