Does Citric Acid Hurt Celebrex?
This is a test to measure the amount of citric acid in urine.
Alternative Names
Urine - citric acid test
How the test is performed
A 24-hour urine sample is needed. The health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to discontinue drugs that may interfere with the test.
- On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
- Afterwards, collect all urine in a special container for the next 24 hours.
- On day 2, urinate into the container when you get up in the morning.
- Cap the...
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