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How Long Will Urine Stay Good for Testing

An unpreserved urine sample is generally reliable for routine testing within about 1–2 hours at room temperature. Refrigeration at 2–8°C can extend that window to roughly 24–48 hours, depending on the test. You may be asking because you collected a sample at home and can't reach the laboratory immediately, or because an at-home drug test […]