Refrigerated specimens in screw cap container received >8 hrs but <24 hrs from collection will be resulted with a comment: "Specimen exceeds standard time for testing".

Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Glucosuria appears more often after meals; check with provider regarding preferred collection time.

Transfer urine to a Urine preservative vial/tube, urinalysis.

The BD Urinalysis Preservative Tube has a minimum fill of 7-10 mL; 10 mL is preferred.

Urine processing instructions (BD)

If BD UA transport tube in not available, or there is insufficient specimen, submit the entire specimen and transport in a screw cap container, refrigerated, within 8 hours of collection.

Urine preservative vial/tube, urinalysis

If BD UA transport tube in not available, or there is insufficient specimen, submit the entire specimen in the collection container and transport,m refrigerated, within 8 hours of collection.

Urine preservative vial/tube, urinalysis (preferred): Ambient - 72 hours

Screw cap urine container: Refrigerated - 8 hours

• Improper labeling (unlabeled or mislabeled)
• Delay in transport
• Leaking container compromising the specimen
• Improper storage/transport temperature
• Interfering substances

Colorimetric

Negative