Specimen Requirements

Must arrive in lab so testing can be completed within 8 hours of collection

Specimen Type: Urine, random collection from first morning void
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic urine collection container.  Vacutainer tubes set for collection.

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 3 mL in sterile cup.  If using Vacutainer tube set, gray top must be filled to line on label with a minimum of 3 mL in yellow top.

Collection Instructions:

1. No preservative

2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collections” in “Special Instructions.”

Reject Due To:

Samples >8 hours old.