Recovery of protein from urine specimens collected in cotton wool.
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Abstract
Cotton wool balls have been used to aid the collection of urine from infants. Concentrations of two urinary proteins, albumin and retinol binding protein, decreased by 40 and 80% respectively within 15 minutes of contact with the cotton wool. Cotton wool balls should not be used when investigating proteinuria.
Medical subject headings
- Gossypium
- Proteinuria
- Specimen Handling