Specimen Requirements

Preferred Collection Container: 

Sterile Container

Also Acceptable Collection Container: 

Urine Boric Acid Tube

Collection Information: 

Collect a random urine in a sterile container. Urine boric acid tube is acceptable but requires a minimum of 3 mL of urine.

Transport Information: 

Transfer 1.0 mL of random urine from the sterile cup to a plastic transport vial or original boric acid tube. Send refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Samples in preservatives other than boric acid.