Urine for H1AA Tests

The following instructions are for patients attending a Urine for H1AA Test.
 

Caution:  ACID preservative has been added to the container.

Using The 24hr Urine Container

• Store container out of reach of children.
• Do not discard acid preservative in container before commencing collection.
• Do not void directly into the 24 hr urine container.
• Void into another clean container first e.g. clean ice-cream container or glass jar.
• Transfer the urine into the 24 hr urine container.

Avoid These Food Items and Drugs

The following substances should, if possible, be discontinued for 2 days prior to and during the test.  (Please consult your doctor if you are uncertain about temporarily ceasing the listed drugs).
 

Avoid These Food Items:

• Avocados
• Bananas
• Eggplant
• Pineapple
• Plums
• Tomatoes
• Walnuts
• Chocolate
• Figs
• Grapes
• Kiwifruit

Avoid These Drugs:

• Acetanilid
• Acetophenetidin
• Clinoril (sulindac)
• Imipramine (Tofranil)
• Isoniazid
• Mephenesin carbamate
• Reserpine
• Methocarbamol (robasein)
• Methyldopa (aldomet)
• Phenothiazines (Largactil, Stemetil, Modecate)
• Promazine

Urine Collection Procedure

• Commence collection early in the morning and record this time on the label of the 24 hr container provided.
• Completely empty bladder at this time and DISCARD the urine.
• During the next 24 hours, collect ALL urine passed into a clean container.
• Exactly 24 hours after the commencement time, empty bladder and collect the urine in the same container. Transfer to 24hr urine container.
• Record the completion time on the label of the 24 hr container, then store in a cool place.
• Write your surname, first given name, date of birth and date of collection on the container label.
• Return the specimen to Labtests Collection Centre as soon as possible.