What preservation techniques are recommended for storing urine specimens at room temperature to prevent bacterial growth or sample degradation?
Abstract
Preservation of urine specimens at room temperature requires chemical agents like boric acid and cold storage if longer durations are needed; proprietary solutions provide longer stability for specialized analyses.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
Analytical chemistry methods development
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN