24 Hour Urine

Caution!

  • Some tests require a chemical preservative in the form of a powder or a strong acid solution.

  • If the container has a preservative, the chemical name will be clearly indicated on the bottle.

  • DO NOT remove the preservative from the container. Keep the container upright to prevent spillage of contents. Urine should not be voided directly into the container.

  • Keep out of the reach of children. If the chemical preservative in the container is splashed or spilled, refer to first aid measures on the reverse of this pamphlet.

  • Store the container in the dark between 2 - 4 degrees celsius (e.g. in a refrigerator) during the collection procedure.


Step 1

DISCARD your first morning urine sample; make sure your bladder has been completely emptied. Record this time and date on the collection container label. This is the START TIME.

Step 2

Begin collecting urine in the container with the SECOND urine of the day.

Step 3

Collect your ENTIRE urine sample each time you urinate for the complete 24 hour period.

Step 4

The final urine sample should be collected the following morning, 24 hours after your START TIME. Make sure that your bladder has been completely emptied. Record this time and date on the collection container and label FINISH TIME.

Step 5

Clearly label the container with the patient*s first and last name, date of birth, as well as the START and FINISH dates and times of the urine collection period.

Step 6

For sanitary reasons, the container must be enclosed in a plastic bag.


Important!

A complete 24 hour urine collection is required. If urine sampling is missed within the 24 hour period, do not attempt to regain it the following day. Inform the laboratory upon returning the sample. The entire collection may have to be re-collected.

Deliver the urine container to the laboratory as soon as possible after completion of the collection, during normal hours of operation.

First Aid Measures

Eyes
Remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention immediately.

Skin
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists seek medical attention.

Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

Inhalation
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Seek medical attention immediately.

For all concerns, call the 24 hour poison information centre at 1-866-727-1110