Which of the following would be recommended to a physician who is concerned about getting an overall picture of analyte production for a material that is known to exhibit circadian variation in a patient who has unpredictable sleep/wake patterns?

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Diurnal variations appear to be influenced by sleeping and waking rather than the actual time of the day.Since the sleep/wake pattern of the patient appears to be in question, it would be difficult to identify an appropriate time for specimen collection.Combining this with the desire for an overall picture of analyte production, analysis of the analyte in a 24-hour urine should be the recommendation.

Which of the Following Would Be Recommended to a Physician