A clean catch is a method of collecting a urine sample to be tested. The clean-catch urine method is used to prevent germs from the penis or vagina from getting into a urine sample.
Alternative NamesUrine culture - clean catch; Urinalysis - clean catch; Clean catch urine specimen; Urine collection - clean catch
How the test is performedIf possible, collect the sample when urine has been in your bladder for 2 to 3 hours.
You will use a special kit to collect the urine. It will most likely have a cup with a lid and wipes. You should also spread a clean towel on the counter or sink.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
GIRLS AND WOMEN
Girls and women need to wash the area between the vagina "lips" (labia). You may be given a special clean-catch kit that contains sterile wipes.
To collect the urine sample:
BOYS AND MEN
Clean the head of the penis with a sterile wipe. If you are not circumcised, you will need to pull back (retract) the foreskin first.
INFANTS
You will be given a special bag to collect the urine. It will be a plastic bag with a sticky strip on one end, made to fit over your baby's genital area.
If the collection is being taken from an infant, you may need extra collection bags.
Wash the area well with soap and water, and dry. Open and place the bag on your infant.
You can put on a diaper over the bag.
Check the baby often and remove the bag after the urine collects in it. Active infants may displace the bag, so you may need to make more than one attempt. Drain the urine into the container you were given and return it to the health care provider as directed.
AFTER COLLECTING THE SPECIMEN
Screw the lid tightly on the cup. do not touch the inside of the cup or the lid.
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Reviewed ByReview Date: 06/05/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
A clean, unrevealing, urine sample microscopic examination.
This is to preserve the urine sample until its tested.
Yes Suboxone can be detected in a urine sample. It can not however be detected in a standard drug test.
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Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
The name given to a urine protein test is the Bence-Jones. It requires a clean catch urine sample of between one and two ounces. It can be used to test for things such as lymphoma, amyloidosis and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Any test for bacteria in the urine, such as a test for a urinary tract infection, will require a "clean-catch," which means you will have to clean the genital area first and catch the urine mid-stream.
A clean, unrevealing, urine sample microscopic examination.
Yes.
If a urine specimen isn't a clean-catch, mid-stream urine, it's possible for external blood or white blood cells to contaminate the sample, given the mistaken impression that there's urinary disease.
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DefinitionA clean catch is a method of collecting a urine sample for various tests, including urinalysis, cytology, and urine culture.Alternative NamesUrine collection - clean catch; Clean catch urine specimenHow the test is performedChildren or adults:After cleaning the genital area, urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl to clear the urethra of any contaminants. Then, collect a sample of urine in a clean or sterile container. About 1 - 2 ounces of urine is needed for a test. Remove the container from the urine stream without stopping the flow. You may finish urinating into the toilet bowl. Return the sample to the health care provider, as directed.Infants:A collection device must be attached to the baby to collect the urine.Thoroughly wash the area around the urethra. Open a urine collection bag (a plastic bag with an adhesive paper on one end), and place it on your infant. For boys, the entire penis can be placed in the bag and the adhesive attached to the skin. For girls, place the bag over the labia. Diaper the infant as usual, covering and securing the bag. Check the baby frequently and remove the bag after the infant has urinated into it. Active infants may displace the bag, so it may take more than one attempt to obtain the specimen. Drain the urine into a container and give it to the health care provider, as directed.Do not use antiseptics, as they may prevent bacteria from growing during the culture.How to prepare for the testBefore urinating, boys and men should clean the head of the penis. Girls and women need to wash the area between the vagina "lips" (labia). The health care provider will give you instructions how to do this. You may be given a special clean-catch kit that contains a cleansing solution and sterile wipes.If the collection is being taken from an infant, you may need a couple of extra collection bags.How the test will feelRarely, infants may have a local skin reaction to the tape used with the collection bags.Why the test is performedThe clean-catch urine method is used to prevent bacteria from the penis or vagina from getting into a urine sample. The clean catch can be used for a routine urinalysis, a urine culture, or other urine tests that require pure urine for accurate results.Normal ValuesNormal values will depend on the specific test ordered, for example, whether you've had a urinalysis or urine culture.What abnormal results meanIf the urine sample was sent for urinalysis, abnormal results may indicate the presence of white blood cells, red blood cells, or excessive amounts of protein.If the urine sample was sent for urine culture, abnormal results may indicate excessive growth of bacteria, a urinary tract infection, or a bladder infection.What the risks areThere are no known risks.Special considerationsThis is a common method used to collect urine. You may have a false-negative urine culture if you've recently taken antibiotics.
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