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Timed Urine Collection Instructions Lab Test Type?24 Hour Collection of Urine Tests??Approved ByKelly Wilhelms,? Ph.D.Last Update?? 02/16/2018A timed urine collection, usually 24 hours, is done to provide a quantitative analysis of analytes excreted in the urine. The best time to begin collection is when the patient?wakes, but in a hospital setting, collections may begin at any time during the patient's hospital stay.-1708153937000IMPORTANT: Check particular analyte or contact the laboratory to verify any special collection?instructions or handling.StepExplanationPatient is to void first sample into toilet.The bladder must be empty when timing starts. Note the time and date on the specimen label.NOTE: Label must contain all pertinent patient information and the test order name.Place label on the container and begin timing. Do Not place label on the lid of the container.?NOTE: If multiple containers are required to collect all voided samples, you must label all containers with the patient label, time and date of collection, and specimen order. Collect all urine that is voided for the next 24 hours.NOTE: If a bowel movement is anticipated have the patient collect the urine sample before and not after.Results will be based on the total volume of urine collected.NOTE: Do Not collect any random urine tests during this timed collection period.Patient should drink a normal amount of fluid Unless otherwise directed by the physician.Void one last time at end of 24 hours.Add this specimen to the container and note the date and time of?completion on the label.The urine must remain cold during collection to preserve specimen integrity. Keep the sample refrigerated/on ice during the collection period.NOTE: Deliver the sample cold and as soon as possible after collection to the laboratory, preferably within 30 minutes.NOTE:? Any specimens requiring preservatives will be added by laboratory personnel, post-collection ................
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