Collection of 24 Hour Urine Samples

Chemical Pathology

Notes

Suitable containers for 24 hour urine collections are available via the patient's GP surgery, from Edward Jenner phlebotomy department at GRH, or from Pathology Reception at both GRH and CGH.

Instructions leaflets for patients are provided when the container is issued

Sample requirements

Complete 24 hour urine output in a brown urine bottle:

Storage/transport

Keep cool during urine collection period. Send as soon as possible (within 24 hours) to the laboratory either via GP or direct to the laboratory.

Required information

Relevant clinical details including reason for the request, required tests and start and finish dates and times of collection. Enclose completed, signed request form with urine bottle.

Turnaround times

Please refer to individual tests pages for further details.

Page last updated 06/05/2014