This is a test of all the urine the body produces over a specific time period to find out how well the body is working.
Pick a time to begin the urine collection. Plan for it to be done at a time when you can bring it to the lab within 4 hours of completing it. Do not collect during a menstrual period.
If you do not have a written order for the test call the clinic (weekdays: 8 am to 4:30 pm) to let us know when you will be bringing in the urine collection. This is so the lab will have test orders at the same time as the urine arrives.
Get containers ready:
Be sure to collect all the urine each time, not just a sample. Take care to keep the urine separate from stools (bowel movements).
Put toilet paper into the toilet bowl; do not put it into the urine container.
If any urine is spilled or missed during the collection period, empty and rinse containers, and start over at the next convenient time. If your child is not toilet trained or wets the bed, discuss this with the doctor or nurse.
There are usually 3 types of timed urine collections. Follow the directions checked below:
___ 12-hour (overnight) ___ 24-hour
___ Split collection (2 separate bottles for day and night):
This sheet is not specific to your child, but provides general information. If you have any questions please call the clinic.
Fill in first and last name, and the beginning and ending dates and times on the label provided. If it is a split collection, you will have two labels, one for each bottle. Label the bottles "Day" and "Night." If you do not have labels, you can cut these out and attach them to the bottles.
Name _______ HOUR URINE COLLECTION |
|
BEGINNING DATE AND TIME |
HEIGHT (CM) |
END DATE AND TIME |
WEIGHT (KG) |
TEST(S) REQUIRED |
STATION |
CONTAINER OF | INITIALS |
PRESERVATIVE ADDED |
PLEASE REFRIGERATE |
Name _______ HOUR URINE COLLECTION |
|
BEGINNING DATE AND TIME |
HEIGHT (CM) |
END DATE AND TIME |
WEIGHT (KG) |
TEST(S) REQUIRED |
STATION |
CONTAINER OF | INITIALS |
PRESERVATIVE ADDED |
PLEASE REFRIGERATE |
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