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Influence of temperature on test strip analysis (adapted from reference 21).
| Analyte | 4–8 °C | 20–25 °C |
|---|---|---|
| Red blood cells | 1–3 h | 4–8 h |
| White blood cells | 1 day | 1 day |
| Proteins | NA | > 2 h (unstable at pH > 7.5) |
| Glucose | 2 h | < 2 h |
| Nitrites | 8 h | 4 days |
NA - data not available.
