What is the preferred urine collection method for obtaining a urine sample?
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Your doctor has ordered a 24 hour urine test. This means you must save all of your child’s urine for 24 hours. Show You Will Need
How to Label the Specimen
It can be helpful to do steps 1 and 2 before starting the collection.
Nationwide Children’s clinics may give you an EPIC registration label to put on the large container. How to Collect the 24-hour Urine Specimen
Other Information
Drop-off OptionsDuring the day:
In the evening:
Please do not drop off urine specimens at the Emergency Department. If you have any questions, ask your health care provider or call the lab at (800) 934-6575. 24-Hour Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines (PDF), Spanish (PDF), Somali (PDF) HH-III-20 24 6/79 Revised 2/21 Copyright 1979 Nationwide Children’s Hospital What is the preferred collection method to obtain a sample for urine culture and sensitivity?Early morning urine specimens are preferred, although urine collected at other times of the day are acceptable. A “mid-stream clean catch” urine sample is necessary for culture so that any bacteria present around the urethra and on the hands do not contaminate the specimen.
What is the most common method of collecting urine for culture?Urethral catheterization and suprapubic bladder aspiration are considered the tests of choice; however, because these tests are invasive, their use is restricted.
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