Avoiding Problems With Urine Collections
If I have any doubt that the person I'm seeing will be able to collect a urine specimen, I get that first.This helps if they forgot, and can't get the specimen right away because they have time to drink some water while we're getting the rest done. In other words, I suggest getting the specimen first, and if they say, "Oops, I forgot," then I can get them to drink some water, and we'll try again at the end of the appointment.
Also, if someone tells me they just can't possibly have "enough," I encourage them to give it a try. Most people -- unless they are really dehydrated, will be able to get enough for our purposes.
Reminding them about the specimen when making and confirming the appointment is important. Encourage them to drink a lot of water prior to the appointment. It helps the urine to be a clean one, and also helps them to get the specimen at all.
posted by Jim Huffman @ 1:24 PM
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