Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers

Test name is listed first, with required preservative second. Recommended collection time period is 24 hours, except for pH and bicarbonate. Sodium, potassium, creatinine, and urea nitrogen can be performed on any routine specimen, with or without preservative.

If the indicated supplies are not available locally, contact UIDL Client Services at (1-866-844-8522) for assistance.

The Total Volume is required for all 24-hour collections.

For all urine test listed below, two 50 mL samples are preferred. If a suitable container is not available locally, contact Pathology Client Services for assistance.

pH, random urine collection only Random container with thin layer of mineral oil