Urine Collection Procedure URINE SPECIMENS I. PRINCIPLE Collection and transportation of urine specimens to the clinical laboratory are important because II. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS A. Specimen types 1. Random specimen 2. First morning specimen or 8-hour specimen 3. Fasting specimen 4. 2-Hour postprandial specimen 5. 24-hour (or timed) specimen 6. Catheterized specimen 7. Midstream “clean catch” specimen 8. Suprapubic aspiration 9. Pediatric specimens B. Transportation of specimens Urine specimens should be delivered to the within 2 hours of collection or refrigerated III. REAGENTS AND SUPPLIES (for collection of “clean catch” specimens) A. Disposable, clean, dry, leak-proof container (sterile container with lid required for B. Screw top specimen tube C. Disposable gloves D. Betadine swabs (Hibiclens if allergic to betadine) E. Dry, clean gauze F. Patient’s bedpan or urinal, if patient is unable to go the bathroom. IV. CALIBRATION No calibration is required for this procedure. V. QUALITY CONTROL Identification of the patient must be performed by asking a conscious patient his or her full name VI. PROCEDURE A. Patient preparation: For FEMALE patients: 1. Wash hands thoroughly before beginning the procedure and put on disposable 2. Use betadine swabs or Hibiclens to cleanse the perineal area. a. Separate the folds of the labia and wipe the betadine swab or Hibiclens from For MALE patients: 1. Wash hands thoroughly before beginning the procedure and put on disposable 2. If the patient is not circumcised, pull the foreskin back (retract the foreskin) on 3. Using a circular motion, clean the head of the penis with betadine swabs or B. Urination should begin, passing the first portion into the bedpan, urinal, or toilet. C. After the flow of urine has started, the urine specimen container should be placed under D. Any excess urine can pass into the bedpan, urinal, or toilet. E. Cover the urine container immediately with the lid being careful not to touch the inside of F. Transfer urine to specimen tube if tubes are used for transport instead of urine containers. G. Attach label to tube or container and place specimen in the transport bag. H. Remove gloves and wash hands. I. Record date and time of collection and initials of the person collecting (or submitting) the VII. CALCULATIONS Not applicable. VIII. REPORTING RESULTS Not applicable. IX. PROCEDURAL NOTES Specimens submitted for routine urinalysis should be collected in clean, dry containers. The The specimen containers must be properly labeled with appropriate patient identification A minimum of 12 ml of urine should be submitted for analysis. Smaller sample quantities will be SPECIMENS FOR PREGNANCY TESTING First morning specimens are the best for pregnancy testing because the urine is more concentrated. SPECIMENS FOR OSMOLALITY No special sample preparation is required. Whole blood, serum, plasma, or urine may be used. X. LIMITATIONS OF PROCEDURE A. Specimens submitted in syringes will not be accepted. What is the examination of urine called?Overview. A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It's used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.
Which term refers to the examination of urine to determine the presence of abnormal elements?Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine.
What are the elements of a urinalysis?A complete urinalysis consists of three components or examinations: physical, chemical, and microscopical. Physical examination describes the volume, color, clarity, odor, and specific gravity.
What are the 4 types of urine?Types of urine specimens:. First morning specimen.. Single random specimen.. Timed short-term specimens.. Timed long term specimens: 12 or 24 hours.. Catheterized specimen or specimen from an indwelling catheter.. Double voided specimens (test for sugar and acetone). |