Specimen Requirements

• Specimen Type: Urine
• Container/Tube: Sterile container
• Specimen Volume:  2 mL
• Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL
• Collection Instructions:
• 1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative.

3. Excessively bloody or very turbid specimens containing protein, cells, or particulates will be canceled, as they can inhibit the function of the test.

4. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.

5. Specimens with any dyes or unnatural color are not acceptable and will be canceled.

Specimen Transport: Refrigerated