Urinalysis: Difference between revisions

== Urinary sample collection ==

Proper sample collection is essential to maintain as high sensitivity and specificity as possible. A sterile container for urine collection is obligatory to prevent contamination. The patient should not provide a sample if they've peed in the previous 4 hours, as in these cases the urine is "too fresh" to show signs of bacterial infection. Morning urine is usually best. The male should withdraw the foreskin and the female should spread the labia when making the sample, to prevent contamination. The initial urine should be discarded; mid-stream urine should be used.

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== Procedure ==