1. Urine Collection and Processing
Lesson 5-2
Urine Collection and
Processing

2. Types of Specimens Random Fasting or first morning Clean-catch
Collected at any time of day
Fasting or first morning
Clean-catch
For bacterial culture
Timed, 24-hour
Special collections – catheter, pediatric

3. Preferred Specimens Routine urinalysis Midstream collection
First morning specimen
Midstream collection
Use for all specimens except 24-hour urines

4. Handling and Preserving Urine
Containers
Criteria, see Table 5-5
Labeling
Specimen log-in

5. Handling and Preserving Urine
Storage
Test within 1–2 hours, or
Store at 4° to 6° C for up to 4 hours
Preservatives
See Table 5-6
Consult MSDS

6. Collection Procedures
Safety precautions
Observe Standard Precautions
Wear appropriate PPE
Avoid splashes
Quality assessment

7. Collection Procedures
Midstream
Urine for culture
Clean-catch specimen
Sterile container
Towelettes
Patient instructions

8. Collection Procedures
Transport of urine for culture

9. Collection Procedures
Drug screens
Photo I.D.
Donor consent
Special collection kit
Bathroom inspection
Urine temperature
Label in donor presence
Secure specimen, chain-of-custody record

10. Collection Procedures
24-hour urine specimens
Patients must understand instructions
Containers
Preservatives
Urine volume
Reference ranges
See Table 5-7

11. 24-Hour Urine Instructions
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