How do you sterilize plastic urine containers?

Sterile specimen container – use the sterile specimen container that has been provided for you. If one has not been provided, sterilize an ordinary jar and lid, such as a mayonnaise jar. Scrub and rinse them well. Boil in water for ten minutes to sterilize.

What container can I use for a urine sample?

You should: collect your pee (urine) sample in a completely clean (sterile) container. store it in a fridge in a sealed plastic bag if you can’t hand it in straight away.

Can I wash and reuse a urine sample container?

Specimen containers should not be reused. The NCCLS guidelines for urine, GP-16A2, recommend the use of a primary collection container that holds at least 50 mL, has a wide base and an opening of at least 4 cm. The wide base prevents spillage and a 4 cm opening is an adequate target for urine collection.

What type of collection container is needed for a clean catch midstream urine specimen?

EQUIPMENT: 1. For urinalysis, cultures and chemistries: The collection container must be sterile plastic with a tight fitting lid and must have at least a 2 inch diameter rim and a 50-100 mL capacity. First morning void specimens are preferred.

How do you sterilize a specimen container?

To sterilize glass and metal containers and lids: Fill the clean containers with hot water and submerge into a large pot of hot water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 15 minutes. Remove from water with clean and sterilized tongs. Allow to air dry completely before use.

How do you clean a pee cap?

If any of the urine is spilled or if you forget to save some of the urine, throw away the specimen in the toilet. Rinse out the 24-hour urine container, and toilet hat or cylinder (or glass jar) with clear water.

How do you collect clean catch urine specimen?

To collect the urine sample:

1. Keeping your labia spread open, urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl, then stop the flow of urine.
2. Hold the urine cup a few inches (or a few centimeters) from the urethra and urinate until the cup is about half full.
3. You may finish urinating into the toilet bowl.