Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Sterile container
Specimen Type: Urine, random
Preferred Volume: 5 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Procedure: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Processing: Aliquot 5 mL of a random urine collection. Put in leakproof plastic container.
Store and Transport Refrigerated
Stability: Room Temp 1 day Refrigerated 1 week Frozen (-20 øC) 1 week
Unacceptable Condition: Leaking containers
Alternate Specimens: Urine collected with boric acid as a preservative.