24 hour urine
We provide a bottle for you to collect the urine in. There may be a preservative fluid in the bottom of the bottle, which is likely to be poisonous.
- Do not get the fluid on your skin.
- Do not let children near the bottle.
- Do not throw the preservative out.
- Store the bottle in a cool place until it is delivered to the laboratory.
How to collect 24 hour urine
Start this process first thing in the morning:
- Pass urine into the toilet. This urine is not wanted for the collection process. Empty your bladder completely.
- All urine you pass during the rest of 24 hour period must be collected.
- If you need to empty your bowels, pass and collect the urine first so you do not lose it.
- Collect the last urine specimen 24 hours after the first. Even if you do not feel the need to pass this urine, you must empty your bladder completely.
- Label the container with your full name, date of birth and the time and date of collection.
- Securely fasten the container lid.
- Deliver the 24 hour specimen and the request form to the laboratory on the day you collect the final specimen.