Specimen Requirements

Collect 24-hour or random urine collection. Specimen must be collected in a plastic container
 
Transfer an 8 mL aliquot from a well-mixed collection to ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes (ARUP supply #43116). 
 Min. Volume: 1 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Urine collected within 72 hours after administration of iodinated or gadolinium-based contrast media. Acid preserved urine. Specimens contaminated with blood or fecal material. Specimens transported in non-trace element-free transport tube (with the exception of the original device)