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I need to know how long a urine sample will last for a drug test. it has been in a secured bottle with lid on for a week. i see the doctor tomorrow morning and need to know if the sample will still work
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Unless : Unless it's been refrigerated, it's basically no good after a couple of hours. Sorry.
Answered 4/18/2017
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No, it won't: Firstly, many doctors want an observed sample where they know for a fact that it is your urine. Even refrigerated, tests will not be valid after a week because chemicals decompose, particularly in the acid environment of urine.
Answered 11/19/2017
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