原版英语对话：Taking a Urine Sample(3)

A: What am I supposed to do with this plastic cup? B: That cup is for a urine sample. A: How, exactly, does this work? B: This particular test calls for you to urinate into the cup after you have urinated a little into the toilet. A: When I finish, w

原版英语对话：Taking a Urine Sample(2)

A: Why are you handing me a plastic cup? B: Your doctor wants to test your urine and needs a sample. A: How am I supposed to do that? B: We need you to urinate like you normally would, and then stop and finish into the cup. A: What am I supposed to d

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