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 stored at room temperature for 1 day, refrigerated for 6 days, or frozen for 1 month.