Altru Health System
Altru Health System
Instructions for collection of 24 hour urine sample
It is important that you follow these instructions very carefully to ensure that a complete and accurate collection is made. This test is valid only if the collection includes all urine that you pass in a 24-hour period.
Do not drink any alcohol during the collection process.
The urine container sent home with you may contain a liquid preservative. Do not empty the liquid from the container. (Do not allow the liquid to come in contact with your skin. If this should happen, wash the involved area immediately with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, call your doctor.)
To start the collection, empty your bladder. Do not save this urine. Make note of the time of this collection, as this is the starting time of the 24 hr period.
From then on, save all your urine in the container provided (Day and night). Should you have a bowel movement during the 24-hour collection, try to pass your urine prior to the bowel movement to avoid losing any urine.
In exactly 24 hrs, empty your bladder making sure to add it to your collection. This marks the end of your 24 hr collection.
Keep the urine that is collected in the refrigerator. Bring it to the laboratory as soon as you can after the 24-hour collection is done.
If you have any questions please call the laboratory.
____ A blood sample will need to be drawn when you bring in your urine collection in.
____ A blood sample is not needed when you bring your urine collection in.
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