Which of the following is not a recommendation from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute for urine specimens?
A) Volume should be 12 mL
B) Specimen should not be centrifuged
C) A standardized slide should be used to view the sediment
D) A consistent reporting format should be used

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The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recommends the following:
· The urine volume should be 12 mL.
· The specimen should be centrifuged for 5 minutes at a relative centrifugal force of 400 g (i.e., 400 times normal gravity).
· A standardized slide should be used to view the sediment.
· A consistent reporting format should be used.

Which of the Following Is Not a Recommendation from the Clinical