PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labeling and delivery: 24 Hour urine containers: You have been provided with a 24 hour urine container and urine punnets to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Caution: HYDROCHLORIC ACID preservative has been added to the container Procedure: Date Issued: 23/10/2018 PCS-PI-017Authorised by: HOD, Patient Services
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labelling and delivery: MALE AND FEMALE OLDER CHILDREN AND ADULTS (MSU) (Tick appropriate box) Female Pregnant women Midstream urine specimens from pregnant women are often contaminated with vaginal cells and bacteria due to natural changes associated with pregnancy. If possible, it is best to collect your midstream urine immediately after […]
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS mportant – Specimen labeling and delivery: (Tick appropriate box) CREATININE CLEARANCE You have been provided with a 24 hour urine container and urine punnets to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Procedure: CYTOLOGY URINE Date Issued: 23/10/2018 PCS-PI-008 Authorised by: HOD, Patient Services
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labeling and delivery: (Tick appropriate box) CREATININE CLEARANCE You have been provided with a 24 hour urine container and urine punnets to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Procedure: CYTOLOGY URINE Date Issued: 05/01/2021 PCS-PI-008 Authorised by: HOD, Patient Services
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labeling and delivery: 24 Hour urine containers: You have been provided with a 24 hour urine container and urine punnets to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Procedure: For further information, please call 09 574 7399 Date Issued: 01/05/2021 PCS-PI-018Authorised by: HOD, Patient Services
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labelling and delivery: 24 hour urine container: You have been provided with a container to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Caution: ACID preservative has been added to the container Special Requirements: The following substances should,be discontinued for 3 days before and also during the 24 hr collection period of […]
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – Specimen labelling and delivery: Almost 90% of midstream urine specimens from pregnant women are contaminated with vaginal cells and bacteria due to natural changes associated with pregnancy. If possible, it is best to collect your midstream urine immediately after taking a shower, following the below instructions: Date Issued: 19/08/2020 PCS-PI-024 Authorised […]
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS Important – Specimen labeling and delivery: Ensure full first and last names and date of birth (dd/mm/yy) are clearly written on the specimen tubeEnsure date and time of collection is written on the request form and specimen containerTake the specimen and request form into the Collection Centre as soon after collection as possible […]
Fact sheets for patients: For the majority of tests there is no special preparation required. Your health care professional will inform you of any specific requirements for your test, for example if you need to fast prior to the test. It is helpful to be hydrated when you present to the collection centre for your […]
