Additional Specimen Collection Information

Collect the first morning void into a clean specimen container with a tight fitting lid. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Protect the urine from strong light prior to transport. Transport urine collections to laboratory as soon as possible. Urine, protected from strong light, may be stored at room temperature for up to 2 hours. If a delay in transport may exceed 2 hours, refrigerate the specimen for up to 4 hours. Specimens not meeting the above storage criteria may be rejected.