How Long Can urine be stored for a drug test?

How Long Can urine be stored for a drug test?

How long can the urine specimen be stored before testing ? Specimens can be stored in refrigerators at 2 to 8° C for up to two (2) days (48 hours) or frozen at 0° C, before testing. However, it is strongly recommend testing the sample as soon as possible after collection.

What can you put urine in for a drug test?

Some of the most common agents that are added to a urine sample include bleach, eyedrops, hand soap, vinegar, table salt, and lemon juice. These chemicals can be easily concealed in small vials and are usually added to the sample when individuals are taking the test unsupervised.

How do you store a urine sample?

If you can't hand your urine sample in within an hour, you should keep it in the fridge at around 4C (39F) for no longer than 24 hours. Put the container of urine in a sealed plastic bag first. The bacteria in the urine sample can multiply if it isn't kept in a fridge. If this happens, it could affect the test results.