Instructions for ' Collection of urine specimen from catheter'

1. Clamp tubing for about 15- 30 minutes before obtaining sample
2. Disconnect bladder drainage tubing.
3. Cover distal end of drainage tube with sterile gauze till procedure is over.
4. Clean tip of urinary catheter with antiseptic.
5. Release clamp and collect urine in container.
6. Remove gauze and discard in K-basin.
7. Reconnect tubing.
8. Label container and send immediately to laboratory along with lab request.
9. Record date, time of collection specimen and characteristic of specimen. Specify lab to which specimen is sent.