Which type of specimen must be chilled if testing will not be performed immediately?
A) Blood
B) Urine
C) Semen
D) All of the above

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Specimens such as urine require chilling if testing will not be performed immediately. Some cultures or specimens (e.g., gonorrhea cultures and semen analysis) need to be kept at body temperature after collection because cooling kills microorganisms and sperm. When required, serum must be separated from the cells as soon as possible after the specimen has clotted to prevent changes caused by the metabolism of the blood cells. Specimens for bilirubin testing must be protected from light.

Which Type of Specimen Must Be Chilled If Testing Will