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Test # Collection Times Practitioner Name 2016-03-14 06:45PM 2016-03-14 09:30PM 2016-03-15 03:00AM 2016-03-15 07:00AM 2016-03-15 09:00AM Practitioner Address Sex Male DOB 1970 Hormone Testing Summary All units are given in ng/mg creatinine low limit your result high limit 16.3 Sex Hormones 27.0 25.0 39.8 Age Range 40-100 30-60 10-40 How to read the graphical representation of results 8.0 Total Estrogen (Sum of 8 Estrogen Metabolites) 100.0 Total DHEA Production 2500-5500 1700-3500 1000-2500 See Pages 2 & 3 for a thorough breakdown of sex hormone metabolites Adrenal Hormones See pages 4 and 5 for a more complete breakdown of adrenal hormones (ng/mg) Cortisol 200 160 120 80 Daily Free Cortisol Pattern Patient Values High Range Limit 100.0 225.0 208.0 1000.0 5500.0 1990.0 Total DHEA Production (DHEAS + Etiocholanolone + Androsterone) 3850.0 7000.0 2134.0 40 Low Range Limit 0 Waking (A) Morning (B) Afternoon (C) Night (D) 24hr Free Cortisol (A+B+C+D) cortisol Metabolized Cortisol (THF+THE) metabolism (Total Cortisol Production) Free cortisol best reflects tissue levels. Metabolized cortisol best reflects total cortisol production. Patient Reported Hormone Therapies: ROA 1=oral, 2=sublingual, 3=transdermal cream, 4=transdermal gel, 5=vaginal/labial, 6=rectal mucosa, 7=patch, 8=pellet, 9=injection, 10=other TO THE LEFT YOU CAN S EE A S CREENS HOT OF THE THERAPY S ECTION OF THE PATIENT REQUIS ITION. There is a series of videos in our video library at dutchtest.com that you may find useful in understanding the report. The following videos (which can also be found on the website under the listed names) may be particularly helpful in aiding your understanding: DUTCH Complete Overview (quick overview) Estrogen tutorial ; Androgen tutorial Cortisol tutorial Page 1 of 8

Test # Collection Times Practitioner Name 2016-03-14 06:45PM 2016-03-14 09:30PM 2016-03-15 03:00AM 2016-03-15 07:00AM 2016-03-15 09:00AM Practitioner Address Sex Male DOB 1970 2016-03-15 09:00AM Category Test Result Units Normal Range Progesterone Metabolism b-pregnanediol Within range 161.0 ng/mg 40-300 a-pregnanediol Within range 35.0 ng/mg 15-110 Androgen Metabolism DHEAS Low end of range 70.0 ng/mg 60-2000 Androsterone Low end of range 1026.0 ng/mg 640-3000 Etiocholanolone Within range 895.0 ng/mg 460-1700 Low end of range 39.8 ng/mg 25-100 5a-DHT Low end of range 9.2 ng/mg 9-16.7 5a-Androstanediol Within range 100.5 ng/mg 49-147 -Androstanediol Within range 67.0 ng/mg 30-147 Epi- Below range 21.9 ng/mg 25-100 Estrogen Metabolites Estrone(E1) Within range 6.6 ng/mg 4-12 Estradiol(E2) Within range 1.3 ng/mg 0.5-1.6 Estriol(E3) Within range 3.4 ng/mg 2-6 2-OH-E1 Within range 2.1 ng/mg 0-3 4-OH-E1 Above range 0.5 ng/mg 0-0.5 16-OH-E1 Within range 0.3 ng/mg 0-0.8 2-Methoxy-E1 Above range 2.4 ng/mg 0-2 2-OH-E2 High end of range 0.44 ng/mg 0-0.5 Page 2 of 8

HOW TO READ YOUR RESULTS: Hormones are presented on this page graphically in the order the body metabolizes them. Arrows represent conversion from one hormone to another. The stars represent the low and high limits of the reference ranges ( see example, right ). The number in the middle is your result. Reference Range Limit (low) your result Reference Range Limit (high) Progesterone Metabolism Pregnenolone Androgen Metabolism 161.0 40.0 300.0 Age 60.0 70.0 2000.0 Age-Dependent Ranges 100-2000 30-300 DHEAS 20-100 b-pregnanediol DHEA DHEAS 40-100 30-60 10-40 35.0 15.0 110.0 a-pregnanediol Progesterone A weighted average of progesterone metabolites Progesterone itself is not found in urine in measurable levels Androstenedione 25.0 39.8 100.0 1000-3000 500-2500 Androsterone 250-2000 500-1700 Etiocholanolone 350-1300 250-1000 Androstenedione Estrogen Metabolism 5ß 5α 460.0 1700.0 895.0 640.0 3000.0 1026.0 4.0 6.6 12.0 0.5 1.3 1.6 2.0 3.4 6.0 Etiocholanolone Androsterone Estrone(E1) Estradiol(E2) primary estrogens (E1, E2, E3) Estriol(E3) 5ß 5α Normal Estrogen Metabolism Less Androgenic Metabolites 5α-DHT Most potent androgen 0.3 0.8 30.0 67.0 147.0 49.0 100.5 147.0 protective pathway 0.5 0.0 16-OH-E1 0.5 2-OH 4-OH 16-OH 70% 10% 20% Patient Estrogen Metabolism -Androstanediol (5ß) Low 5a-Androstanediol High (5α) 0.0 4-OH-E1 2-OH 4-OH 16-OH 73.6% 16.6% 9.8% 5a-Reductase Activity 5α-Reductase Activity is an overall score of the 5α (more androgenic) vs. 5ß (less androgenic) metabolites of androstenedione and testosterone. 4-Methoxy-E1 (Protective, but not enough in urine to measure) 4-OH-E1 Low High Methylation-activity 2-Methoxy/2-OH 2.4 0.0 2-Methoxy-E1 2.0 methylation (protective) 2.1 0.0 2-OH-E1 3.0 If not methylated, 4-OH-E1 can bind to and damage DNA Page 3 of 8

Test # Collection Times Practitioner Name 2016-03-14 06:45PM 2016-03-14 09:30PM 2016-03-15 03:00AM 2016-03-15 07:00AM 2016-03-15 09:00AM Practitioner Address Sex Male DOB 1970 Category Test Result Units Normal Range Creatinine Creatinine A (Waking) Within range 0.53 mg/ml 0.3-3 Creatinine B (Morning) Within range 0.32 mg/ml 0.3-3 Creatinine C (Afternoon) Within range 0.46 mg/ml 0.3-3 Creatinine D (Night) Within range 0.74 mg/ml 0.3-3 Daily Free Cortisol and Cortisone Cortisol A (Waking) Above range 50.5 ng/mg 17-50 Cortisol B (Morning) Above range 148.9 ng/mg 43-130 Cortisol C (Afternoon) Below range 6.6 ng/mg 17-34 Cortisol D (Night) Low end of range 2.9 ng/mg 0-17 Cortisone A (Waking) High end of range 84.3 ng/mg 46-90 Cortisone B (Morning) Above range 255.3 ng/mg 93-210 Cortisone C (Afternoon) Below range 11.1 ng/mg 40-90 Cortisone D (Night) Low end of range 7.6 ng/mg 0-45 24hr Free Cortisol High end of range 208.0 ug 100-225 24hr Free Cortisone Within range 358.0 ug 250-400 Cortisol Metabolites and DHEAS a-tetrahydrocortisol (a-thf) Below range 55.0 ng/mg 220-720 b-tetrahydrocortisol (b-thf) Below range 1153.0 ng/mg 1330-2330 b-tetrahydrocortisone (b-the) Below range 927.0 ng/mg 2100-4000 Metabolized Cortisol (THF+THE) Below range 2134.0 ng/mg 3850-7000 DHEAS Low end of range 70.0 ng/mg 60-2000 Melatonin (*measured as 6-OH-Melatonin-Sulfate) Melatonin* (Waking) High end of range 42.2 ng/mg 10-50 Page 4 of 8

S T R E S S CRH Hypothalamus Pituitary Pineal Stress (or inflammation) causes the brain to release ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal glands to make hormones Reference Range Limit (low) your result Reference Range Limit (high) Total DHEA Production ACTH 10.0 50.0 42.2 Melatonin* (Waking) Age Range 2500-5500 1700-3500 1000-2500 Adrenal Gland DHEA 1000.0 5500.0 1990.0 A patient s catabolic vs anabolic balance can be estimated by observing relative DHEA (anabolic) vs cortisol (catabolic) production Total DHEA Production (DHEAS + Etiocholanolone + Androsterone) Cortisol Cortisol Metabolism 3850.0 7000.0 2134.0 Circulating Free Cortisol Metabolized Cortisol (THF+THE) (Total Cortisol Production) 500 200 Cortisone (ng/mg) 400 300 200 Daily Free Cortisone Pattern Patient Values High Range Limit (ng/mg) Cortisol 160 120 80 Daily Free Cortisol Pattern Patient Values High Range Limit 100 Low Range Limit 40 Low Range Limit 0 Waking (A) Morning (B) Afternoon (C) Night (D) Note: "Waking" samples reflect overnight production 0 Waking (A) Morning (B) Afternoon (C) Night (D) 250.0 400.0 358.0 Cortisol and Cortisone interconv ert (11b-HSD) and are metabolized to THF & THE for excretion 100.0 225.0 208.0 24hr Free Cortisone (A+B+C+D) 24hr Free Cortisol (A+B+C+D) More cortisone metabolites (THE) More cortisol metabolites (THF) Page 5 of 8

Information on this chart is for educational purposes only and is not a suggestion for supplementation with any of the listed items. References available upon request. Methyl Donors (SAMe, B Vitamins, TMG, Choline, Folate, Methionine) Increased Cortisol: stress, inflammation, Cushing s Disease, obesity Decreased Cortisol: glucocorticoid use, opioid use, Addison s Disease, Accutane, chronic marijuana use Increased DHEA: PCOS, acute stress, Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Alprazolam (Xanax), ADD meds Decreased DHEA: aging, rapid weight loss, Venlafaxine/Mirtazapine, opioids, glucocorticoids, hormonal birth control, antipsychotic meds, estrogens, diabetes meds Increased : PCOS, HCG, HGH, L-Dopa, Climiphene Citrate (Clomid) Decreased : obesity, opioids, hormonal birth control, acute illness, aging, high insulin, steroid use Increased Estrogens: PCOS, inflammation, pregnancy, DHEA/testosterone supplementation Decreased Estrogens: hormonal birth control, ovarian failure (menopause), opioids, anorexia, underweight Increased Progesterone: pregnancy, pregnenolone supplementation (increases urine progesterone metabolites, not actual circulating progesterone), Vitex (chaste tree berry) Decreased Progesterone: hormonal birth control, stress, high insulin, opioids, NSAID use >10 days, anovulation, luteal phase defect, high prolactin, underweight, hypothyroid, hormonal IUD (Mirena) Magnesium (Mg defi ciency induced by corticosteroids, estrogen, sulfonamides, acid blockers, thiazide diuretics, coffee, alcohol, tamoxifen) (+) 2-OHE1 COMT 2-MeOE1 Methylation of 2-OH/4-OH estrogens is slowed with certain genetic variants (MTHFR, COMT) (+) Cruciferous veggies, DIM (Diindolylmethane), I-3-C (Indole-3-Carbinol), berries 4-OHE1 COMT 4-MeOE1 Other factors affecting the production of primary reproductive and adrenal hormones: PAHs, PCBs (+) CYP-1A1 Hops, biofl avonoids, grapefruit a-thf b-thf THE above listed things as well (often to a lesser degree). CYP-1B1 -Reductase may be aff ected by some of the 16-OHE1 Estriol (E3) 5a-Reductase may be decreased by: Saw palmetto nettles, pygeum, EGCG, progesterone, zinc, medications like Finasteride. Cortisol is metabolized by 5a/-reductase (and 3a-HSD) to a/b-thf & THE for excretion. This process is particularly increased in obesity, high insulin and hyperthyroid. It may be slowed in cases of hypothyroidism, anorexia or poor liver function. Grapefruit, noni & pomegranate juice, peppermint oil, antifungals, valerian CYP-3A4 3A4 5a-Reductaise is increased in particular by: High Insulin and obesity. Cortisol Metabolism/Clearance (weaker). *5a More Cortisol: Hypothyroid, licorice, grapefruit, infl ammation, visceral obesity, high insulin, excess sodium Phytoestrogens, licorice, progestins, tamoxifen hair growth). -Metabolites are less androgenic women (as in PCOS, thinning hair, acne, facial symptoms. In men (thinning hair, prostate) and (+) Estrone (E1) ESTRADIOL (E2) cortisol. If up-regulated, it may cause high androgen responsible for metabolizing progesterone and CORTISOL (active) 11b-HSD Cortisone (inactive) Infl ammation, visceral obesity, DHEA, forskolin, alcohol androgens like testosterone more potent. It is also 5a-Reductase is best known because it makes *5a-Reductase made? Adrenal gland More Cortisone: Hyperthyroidism, hgh, E2, ketoconazole, quality sleep, magnolia, scutellaria, zizyphus, testosterone, citrus peel extract Aromatase (CYP19) Androsterone 5a-Androstanediol Aromatase (CYP19) Where is it made? Ovaries lesser amounts elsewhere from DHEA/. Where is it a-pregnanediol b-pregnanediol CYP11b1 -Androstanediol 3αHSD *5a 5a-DHT *5a Epi- Infl ammation, excess adipose, high insulin, (+) forskolin, alcohol CYP21 Etiocholanolone *5a PROGESTERONE 17-hydroxylase 17,20 Lyase 17-OH-Progesterone Androstenedione TESTOSTERONE Chrysin, zinc, damiana, flaxseed, grape seed extract, nettles, EGCG, ketoconazole, metformin, anastrazole Where is it made? Ovaries less from adrenals 3bHSD High insulin, PCOS, hyperglycemia, stress, alcohol 3bHSD 3βHSD (+) PCOS, high insulin, forskolin, IGF-1 (+) 3bHSD (+) Progestins, isofl avonoids, metformin, heavy alcohol use Pregnenolone 17-hydroxylase 17-OH-Pregnenolone 17,20 Lyase DHEA Androstenediol Where is it made? Testes in men, from the ovaries and adrenal DHEA in women. Where is it made? Adrenal gland Cholesterol Spironolactone, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), ketoconazole Spironolactone, aging, dioxin exposure, licorice Infl ammation Find these Hormones on the DUT CH Complete DHEAS (Sulfate) Steroid Pathways Primary hormones (in CAPS) are made by organs by taking up cholesterol and converting it locally to, for example, progesterone. Much less is made from circulating precursors like pregnenolone. For example, taking DHEA can create testosterone and estrogen, but far less than is made by the testes or ovaries, respectively. Page 6 of 8

Provider Notes Thank you for testing with us! If this is your first report, you are encouraged to watch our educational videos on how to read the report. There are hyperlinks to these videos on the first page of a DUTCH Complete or in these comments (below). The videos can also be seen by going to www.dutchtest.com and visiting the video library. Comments in the report that are specific to the patient ARE IN ALL CAPS. The other information is general information that we hope you will find useful in understanding the patient's results. Reference ranges updated 7/23/2015. Androgen Metabolism: is made in the testis and the adrenal glands however in men the adrenal production is a somewhat insignificant fraction. a-dht (a-dihydrotestosterone) is the most potent androgen (3X more than testosterone), but it is primarily made within the liver and target cells (it is a paracrine hormone) and not by the gonads. a-dht is subsequently deactivated to a-androstanediol within target tissues and then conjugated (glucuronidation) for excretion. As such, a-androstanediol may better represents a-dht even though its metabolic precursor is more biologically active and well known however we do report both on the test. Only a fraction of a-dht formed actually enters circulation as a-dht (Toscano, 1987). The corresponding beta metabolites (for example b-dht) are not androgenic. Androgens help to promote proper sexual desire and function, and generally contribute to attributes that are typically more pronounced in males than females (general and sexual aggression, muscle mass, increased facial/body hair, reduction of fat deposition, etc). As males age, they make less testosterone. Androgens are turned into estrogens (for men and women) so assessing metabolism also includes looking at estrogen levels. 5a-Reductase Activity: The competing enzymes 5a and -reductase act on the androgens androstenedione (creating androsterone and etiocholanolone located under the progesterone picture) and testosterone (creating a-dht and b-dht). They also metabolize progesterone, and cortisol. The alpha metabolites of androstenedione and testosterone are far more androgenic than their beta counterparts. Consequently, increased 5a-reductase activity may be accompanied by clinical signs of androgenicity (excess facial hair growth, scalp hair loss, acne, irritability, oily skin, prostate issues in men...etc). If the patient heavily favors the 5a pathway and there are concerns of excess androgenicity (or prostate cancer risk), this may be worth addressing. Estrogen Metabolism: While usually considered female hormones, estrogens are present in males also. In men elevated estrogen levels have been associated with weight gain, breast development, mood swings, cardiovascular and prostate problems. The primary concern for male patients is if they are making too much. Estrogens are produced from androstenedione and testosterone via a process called aromatization. Most estrogen is metabolized down into the healthier 2-OH pathway. These 2-OH metabolites are considered protective in women (from breast cancer) but this is also true of men with respect to prostate cancer. It is ideal if the 2-OH pathway (from the 2nd pie chart) is heavily favored over the more potent 16-OH estrogens or the carcinogenic 4-OH estrogens. It is our position that the ratio of 2:16 OHE1 is not as relevant as has been thought historically (Obi, 2011). Providers may still wish to use this index and it can be calculated by simply dividing the two numbers. A male reference range for the ratio with our methodology is 2.6-6.6. The methylation activity gauge shows how effectively the body makes methoxy estrogens from hydroxyestrogens. Normal or high methylation activity is important in protecting the body from the harmful 4-OH estrogens made in phase 1 detoxification. Progesterone levels are of marginal value in men, although deficiency can be associated with some clinical conditions such as depression, fatigue, and low libido. Adrenal: The HPA-Axis refers to the communication and interaction between the hypothalamus (H) and pituitary (P) in the brain down to the adrenal glands (A) that s it on top of your kidneys. When a phys ical or ps ychological s tres s or occurs, the hypothalamus tells the pituitary to make ACTH, a hormone. ACTH s timulates the adrenal glands to make the s tres s hormone, cortis ol and to a les s er extent DHEA and DHEA-S. Normally, the HPA-axis production follows a daily pattern in which cortis ol ris es rather rapidly in the firs t 10-30 minutes after waking in order to help with energy, then gradually decreas es throughout the day s o that it is low at night for s leep. The cycle s tarts over the next morning. Abnormally high activity occurs in Cushing s Dis eas e where the HPA-axis is hyper-s timulated caus ing cortis ol to be elevated all day. The oppos ite is known as Addis on s Dis eas e, where cortis ol is abnormally low becaus e it is not made appropriately in respons e to ACTH s s timulation. Thes e two conditions are s omewhat rare. Examples of more common conditions related to les s s everely abnormal cortis ol levels include fatigue, depres s ion, ins omnia, fibromyalgia, anxiety, inflammation and more. Only a fraction of cortisol is "free" and bioactive. This fraction of cortisol is very important, but levels of metabolized cortisol best represents overall production of cortisol therefore both should be taken into account to correctly assess adrenal function. The Daily Free Cortisol Pattern: In healthy adrenal function, cortisol levels are expected to rise in the early morning and fall throughout the day, reaching the lowest point around 1am and peaking 30-60min after waking. The waking sample represents the total of free cortisol throughout the sleeping period. Cortisone is the inactive form of cortisol. Its pattern is of secondary importance, but at times can give additional clarity and is provided on the adrenal page. Typical urine testing (24- hour collection) averages the daily production of cortisol. This approach is not able to properly characterize individuals whose cortisol patterns do not fit the typical rise then fall pattern through the day. Dysfunctional diurnal patters have been associated with health-related problems such as fatigue and insomnia. Page 7 of 8

The daily total of free cortis ol is approximated by summing the four measurements. This calculated value correlates to a 24- hour free cortis ol value. It is helpful to compare the relative level of 24-hr free cortisol with metabolized cortisol to unders tand HPA-axis activity. The total of free cortis ol for the day only repres ents about 1-3% of the total production. The total of the metabolites is a better marker for overall cortis ol production. OVERALL FREE CORTISOL LEVELS ARE ON THE HIGHER SIDE OF NORMAL, BUT METABOLIZ ED CORTISOL (THE BEST MARKER FOR OVERALL CORTISOL PRODUCTION) IS LOW. CORTISOL CLEARANCE MAY BE A BIT SLUGGISH, WHICH KEEPS FREE CORTISOL LEVELS ELEVATED IN SPITE OF LOW OVERALL PRODUCTION. HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OTHER CONDITIONS MAY LEAD TO SLOW CORTISOL METABOLISM. PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE ADRENALS AND THYROID. The Cortisol-Cortisone Balance: Cortisol, which is the active hormone, can convert into cortisone, the inactive form. They convert back and forth in different parts of the body. We tell which one you make more of by looking at whether cortisol metabolites (athf, bthf) or coritsone metabolites (bthe) are made more (compared to what is normal) in the gauge at the bottom of the adrenal page. The deactivation of cortisol to cortisone (via enzyme 11b-HSD II) occurs predominantly in the kidneys, colon, and saliva glands. The local formation of inactive cortisone from cortisol in the kidney is strongly reflected in urine. Activation of cortisone to cortisol takes place primarily in the liver, adipose tissue, gonads, brain, and muscle. Within these same tissues (mostly the liver) the free hormones are also converted to their metabolites (cortisol to a/b-thf, cortisone to THE). Balance between the two is usually preferred, but making more cortisol than cortisone is sometimes good to help give you enough cortisol if your levels are low however a preference for the active cortisol is enhanced by central adiposity, hypothyroidism, inflammation, and supplements such as licorice root extract. Cortisone formation is enhanced by growth hormone, estrogen, coffee and hyperthyroidism. Reading the Report: The first page is a summary page while the second page of the Complete lab report and firs t page of the sex hormone and adrenal test are a classic lab report showing each result and the respective range of each hormone. Reference ranges shown are thos e of young healthy individuals. The graphical representation of results on the page that follows allows the viewing of hormone results within the biochemical flowchart to more easily see the relative level of each hormone. The gauge format shows the patient result (represented by the needle of the gauge) and the area between the stars represents the reference range. Reference ranges are typically s et at the 20th to the 80th percentile of young, healthy individuals (DHEAS for example). This means that a result at the low end of a range is lower than 80 percent of young, healthy individuals. Likewis e a result at the high end of a range is higher than 80 percent of the population. Some reference ranges are s et more widely. For example, s lightly elevated proges terone is not generally cons idered problematic, s o its metabolites have reference ranges that extend further (90th percentile ins tead of 80th). The fan style gauges are used for indexes /ratios such as on 5a-reductase activity, cortisol/cortisone, and estrogen methylation. Because these values are all based on ratios there are no values or units, but they give a general idea of a particular relationship and can tell you how turned up or turned down a particular process is. The middle of the gauge represents an average value, while the lines towards the edge repres ent results lower or higher than mos t (80%) of the population. Being outside of any range is not always cons idered unfavorable. For example, on the estrogen methylation gauge an elevated level means someone methylates estrogens very effectively which may have pos tive consequences. What is actually measured in urine? In blood, mos t hormones are bound to binding poteins. A small fraction of the total hormone levels are "free" and unbound such that they are active hormones. These free hormones are not found readily in urine except for cortis ol and cortis one (becaus e they are much more water soluble than, for example, tes tos terone). As such, free cortisol and cortisone can be measured in urine and it is this measurement that nearly all urinary cortisol research is based upon. In the Adrenal Profile the diurnal patterns of free cortisol and cortisone are measured by LC-MS/MS. All other hormones measured (cortisol metabolites, DHEA, and all sex hormones ) are excreted in urine predominately after the addition of a glucuronide or sulfate group (to increas e water s olubility for excretion). As an example, Tajic (Natural Sciences, 1968 publication) found that of the tes tos terone found in urine, 57-80% was tes tos terone-glucuronide, 14-42% was tes tos terone-sulfate, and negligible amounts (<1% for mos t) was free tes tos terone. The mos t likely s ource of free s ex hormones in urine is from contamination from hormonal supplements. To eliminate this potential, we remove free hormones from conjugates. The glucuronides and sulfates are then broken off of the parent hormones, and the measurement is made. These measurements reflect well the bioavailable amount of hormone in mos t cas es as it is only the free, nonprotein-bound fraction in blood/tis sue that is available for phas e II metabolism (glucuronidation and sulfation) and subsequent urine excretion. Disclaimer: the filter paper used for sample collection is designed for blood collection, so it is technically considered "research only" for urine collection. Its proper use for urine collection has been thoroughly validated. Page 8 of 8