Quote Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
Under DHHS regulations, the acceptable temperature range is 90-100 F. A sample of 94-95 F is fine, therefore the tech has no grounds to reject it.

A temperature drop is expected when a liquid is transferred (or urinated) into a container of cooler temp (in this case, the empty sample cup). Thats why a temperature range was established.

Make sure though, that the empty sample cup doesnt feel too cool to the touch when the tech hands it to you. The last thing you want is the temperature to drop so much it falls out of the 90-100 F range.
In an effort to minimize the temp drop occurring during transfer, I often "prewarm" the empty sample cup by tucking it in my armpit while I close the bathroom door, unzipping, etc.
That's a good idea there, thanks!

So I should be confident if the temp is 96+ when I finish?

ugh... i wish that this stuff wasn't so stressful, all I do is enjoy my evenings and video games