Random specimen – not
sterile but into a clean cup
Clean voided- used for
culture and sensitivity, midstream collection after washing well
Sterile specimen- use
sterile container and uses a catheter or takes from a catheter with a 3cc
syringe and 25 gauge needle into the port. Need to clamp catheter first for
15 minutes to collect urine (3-5 ml of urine)
Timed specimen – 24 hr
urine, discard first voided specimen and then start the collection into a
container ( usually in ice bath). If one voiding is missed – start over!Void before defecation.
Children’s – offer fluids
before, use potty chair with hat, or collection device with plastic bag
attached