Which urine specimen is used to complete a quantitative and qualitative analysis of one or more substances such as sodium, chloride, or calcium?

A) 24-hour specimen
B) Random urine specimen
C) Clean-catch midstream urine specimen
D) First morning urine specimen
E) Timed urine specimen

Quantitative Analysis

In microbiology, a determination of the number of bacteria present in a specimen by direct count of colonies grown on a culture plate.

24-Hour Specimen

A collection of all urine produced by an individual in a 24-hour period, used for various diagnostic tests to identify abnormalities or monitor kidney function.

Chloride

A negatively charged ion (Cl-) that is most commonly found in table salt and is essential for maintaining fluid balance and blood pressure in the body.