The liquid portion from the tube of urine that is discarded down the drain after the centrifuge stops is called the ____.
A) supernatant
B) urinalysis
C) specific gravity
D) urinary pH
E) sediment

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The liquid portion that remains at the top after centrifugation of a urine sample is called the supernatant. This portion is usually discarded down the drain, while the sediment at the bottom is used for further analysis.

The Liquid Portion from the Tube of Urine That Is