Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)

Collect random urine specimen, preferably first morning.

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)

Urine preservative vial/tube , urinalysis

If UA transport tube in not available, or there is insufficient specimen, transport in a screw cap plastic container (non sterile), 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

Normal