Specimen Requirements

This procedure is most commonly used.

Container/Tube: UC Gray top urine transport

Specimen Volume: A minimum volume of 1 mL of clean-catch, midstream urine

Collection Instructions: Collect specimen following instructions in “Urine Collection” in Special Instructions. After finishing void, transfer specimen to UC urine transport and mix well.

Note: 1. Label container with patient’s name (first and last), medical record number, and date and actual time of collection.

          2. Specimen source is required.