the closer to 98, I would think the less they are going to look at it. someone else suggested warming the cup before putting the specimen in it by placing the cup under your arm. i have never tried it, but will def. be utilizing it the next time. also, in the past, i have placed my finger over the temp strip on the specimen cup, don't press too hard, just get some body heat working. my specimen was already in range but closer to 94, it cannot be cold to have this work. obviously, remove your finger before you open the door to the bathroom and hand over your specimen. someone suggested using coffee to me, so i am sure the tea would work, just don't leave it in too long. if you have a digital thermometer, take the temp. right before you walk into the clinic. i have always heated the synthetic urine closer to 100 and then with my body heat and the heating pad have been able to control the temp for 1-2 hours(never had to wait any longer). can't help you on the vegetarian thing, but i would imagine since you have a real humans undiluted urine, you should be fine. make sure your shampoo bottle is washed out really well before you put anything in it. good luck :hippy: