Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 10 mL urine
Supplies for Submission
Urine Cup (1)
Specimen Collection
- During the collection period, refrigerate 24-hour urine and record the total volume.
- Mix urine and aliquot into sterile cup or container.
- Label container with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
- Record the total volume on both container and requisition, and transport to the lab.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if if stored at room temperature for 14 days or refrigerated for 14 days.