Containers can be purchased at pharmacies or diagnostic centres. Note: Container cost is not included in the test price.
Instructions for Urine Sample Collection:
βπΌ Hand Washing: Prior to sample collection, wash your hands thoroughly to ensure cleanliness.
π€²πΌ Open the Container: Carefully open the urine container without touching the inside to maintain sterility.
π¦ Pre-Urination Preparation: Before beginning to urinate, cleanse the genital area with water to minimise potential contaminants.
π½ Initiate Urination: Start urinating into the toilet to discard the initial flow which might carry contaminants.
π§ͺ Collect Mid-Stream Urine: After the initial flow, collect 10-20 ml of urine mid-stream into the container to ensure the sample is as clean as possible.
β Finish Urination: Continue urinating into the toilet after the sample is collected.
π Close the Container: Firmly replace the lid on the container to prevent spills or contamination.
βπΌ Second Hand Washing: Wash your hands again after securing the urine sample.
π‘Storage and Delivery: Ensure the sample is taken to the collection point on the same day. If there's a delay, keep the sample refrigerated at +2 to +8Β°C until delivery.
Additional Infographic Guidelines below:
π Time of Day: Collect your first urine in the morning after an 8-hour overnight rest, or a minimum of 4 hours after the last urination, to prevent functional proteinuria.
π πΌββοΈ Fasting: Do not consume any food or drinks for 12 hours before the test. Drinking one glass of plain water is permissible if needed.
ππ½ββοΈ Physical Activity: Avoid strenuous physical activities before the test to prevent alterations in protein and ketone levels in the urine.
π©Έ Menstrual Period: Women are advised to avoid sample collection during their menstrual period or within two days after it ends to prevent contamination.
β Sexual Activity: Refrain from sexual activity before collecting the urine sample.