Urine that is allowed to sit for too long at room temperature will undergo which of the following changes?
A) Glucose will increase in the urine because of bacteria metabolism.
B) Casts and crystals will begin to increase.
C) Cells in the urine will lyse open and no longer be visible under the microscope.
D) Bilirubin, if present, will begin to increase.

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Cells in urine will lyse over time due to osmotic changes and bacterial activity, making them less visible under a microscope.

Urine That Is Allowed to Sit for Too Long at Room