Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine, 24-hour collection

Container(s): Plastic 24-hour urine jug

• Preferred Volume to Collect: 24 Hour Urine - Entire collection
• Minimum Volume to Collect: 24 Hour Urine - 10.0 mL 
• Neonate Volume to Collect: 24 Hour Urine - 10.0 mL

Collection Instructions:

• No additive 

  • If urine must be collected with a preservative for other analytes, only hydrochloric acid (14-47 mmol/L urine, e.g. 5 mL 10% HCl or 5 mL 30% HCl per liter urine) or boric acid (81 mmol/L, e.g. 5 g per liter urine) may be used.

• Refrigerate specimen during collection.

• Starting and end times of collection are required.

• 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

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated