Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine, random collection

Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup or Pale Yellow Top Urine Tube-no additive

• Preferred Volume to Collect: 10 mL
• Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 mL
• Neonate Volume to Collect: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

• No additive 

• Refrigerate specimen during collection.

• Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.

• Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions

• Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

• Transport Temperature: Refrigerate