Urinary Tract Infection Sample Collection

Read all instructions thoroughly before sample collection. Failure to follow the instructions described may cause contamination of the sample leading to rejection at the lab.
Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding eating, drinking, and taking any supplementations or medications prior to sample collection
Handle collection cup as “sharps.” There is a needle in the lid under the yellow label.
If collecting at a medical facility, handle all biologic specimens and “sharps” in accordance with the policies and procedures of your facility. Obtain appropriate medical attention in the event of any exposure to biologic specimen (e.g., through a puncture injury) since specimens may transmit viral hepatitis, HIV (AIDS), or other infectious diseases.

Step 1

Wash hands. Be careful not to touch the inside of cup
DO NOT remove the yellow label on top of the lid. DO NOT peel or toss the yellow label
Remove the blue lid. Be aware that there is a sharp in the lid
Place lid on counter with “transfer device” facing upwards. DO NOT touch the inside of the lid or transfer device

Step 2

Cleansing Instructions

There are 2 castile soap towelettes in the pouch along with the shipped kit.

Male

Cleanse the end of the penis with the first castile soap towelette beginning at the urethral opening and working away from it (the foreskin of an uncircumcised male must first be retracted)
Before collecting any urine, repeat using the second clean towelette proceed to Step 3 “Mid-Stream urine collection”

Female

Stand in a squatting position over the toilet.
Separate the folds of skin around the urinary opening.
Cleanse the area around the opening with the first castile soap towelette
Before collecting any urine, repeat using the second clean towelette proceed to Step 3 “Mid-Stream urine collection”

Step 3

Mid-Stream urine collection

Void the beginning of the urine stream into the toilet
As you continue to void, bring the collection cup into the urine “mid-stream” to collect the urine specimen
DO NOT touch the inside or lip of the cup with your hands or any other part of the body (this could cause contamination)
Fill the collection cup to 50-80cc (minimum acceptable specimen is 40cc).
Void the remainder of urine into the toilet. Close the collection cup with the transfer device after collection.
Stand in a squatting position over the toilet.

Step 4

Urine Transfer

Specimen must be transferred from the cup to the urine tubes within 20 minutes of collection
Place the collection cup on a fl at surface for collection. DO NOT invert the collection cup as it will stop the urine flow

*Always transfer urine into the grey top (C&S preservative tube) first

Peel back the yellow protective sticker to expose the grey rubber-covered cannula
Push grey top tube (C&S preservative tube) onto the grey rubber-covered cannula
Hold the grey top tube in position until urine flow stops.
Once the tube is filled, remove the tube from the rubber-covered cannula
Vigorously invert the tube 8-10 times
Next push the yellow & red speckled tube (urinalysis preservative tube) onto the rubber-covered cannula
Hold in position until flow of urine stops
Remove the yellow & red speckled tube from the rubber-covered cannula
Invert the tube 8-10 times

Step 5

Disposal

After the urine tubes have been collected, discard any remaining urine from the collection cup in the toilet.
Replace the yellow label over the rubber-covered cannula to reseal as received.
Use caution to avoid contact with the needle underneath the rubber-covered cannula when replacing the yellow label.
Discard collection cup.
Do not re-use the collection cup.

Step 6

Specimen Labeling

Write Date and Time of Collection on the label affixed to the biohazard bag.

* This step is important as any missing information will delay the processing of your specimen.

Step 7

Mailing

Place all the tubes inside the biohazard bag. Seal and place it into the return envelope.
Mail immediately via FedEx. Holding collected samples more than 24 hours may result in rejection.

Accepted tube & label

Blooded and/or overfilled

Improperly sealed

Insufficient labelling (missing label, date and time of collection)

Urine (UTI)