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Preparation Instructions for Urinalysis and Urine Culture

Read carefully and follow these recommendations in preparation for the exam​:

 

  • Perform prior cleaning of the genitals before collecting the sample.
  • The ideal sample is that of the first urine in the morning.
  • Open the sterile bottle only until the urine is collected.
  • While collecting the sample, keep the vulva lips separate (women) and the foreskin retracted (men).
  • Discard the first voiding part and collect the sample without stopping the urinary flow by filling the bottle to a little more than half (approximately 20 ml).
  • Close the bottle tightly and secure the lid.
  • Mark the sample with full names and surnames on the bottle label (not on the lid).
  • The patient should be without antibiotic treatment at least 48 hours before.
  • It is recommended to deliver the sample to the laboratory maximum two hours after collection.

 


Remember: By taking these recommendations into account, you will contribute to a correct diagnosis.