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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.
- Sit on the toilet with your legs spread apart. Use two fingers to spread open your labia.
- Use the first wipe to clean the inner folds of the labia. Wipe from the front to the back.
- Use a second wipe to clean over the opening where urine comes out (urethra), just above the opening of the vagina.
To collect the urine sample:
- Keeping your labia spread open, urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl, then stop the flow of urine.
- Hold the urine cup a few inches from the urethra and urinate until the cup is about half full.
- Stop the flow and place the cup on the sink. You may finish urinating into the toilet bowl.
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.
- Urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl, and then stop the flow of urine.
- Then collect a sample of urine into the clean or sterile cup, until it is half full.
- You may finish urinating into the toilet bowl.
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.
- For boys, the entire penis can be placed in the bag.
- For girls, place the bag over the labia.
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.
- Return the sample to the health care provider.
- If you are at home, place the cup in a plastic bag and put the bag in the refrigerator until you take it to the lab or your health care provider's office.
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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.
What else can I help you with?
What test requires a clean-catch midstream specimen?
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.
What is a CC midstream urinalysis?
I believe a CC midstream urinaylsis is referring to a "clean catch midstream UA" In other words, you wipe with a cleaning towelette according to the directions, then you begin to urinate and before you are finished, you will catch some of the urine whil in midstream.
How can you ensure the freshness of a urine sample?
To ensure the freshness of a urine sample, it is important to collect it in a clean, sterile container as soon as possible after it is produced. It should be stored in a refrigerator or kept on ice until it can be tested. This helps prevent bacterial growth and maintain the integrity of the sample for accurate results.
How can you get a clean urine from heroin when i smoked it last night and got to give sample today?
It is not possible to rid your body of heroin that quickly. It is important to be honest in situations like this and seek help if needed. Trying to alter or cheat a drug test is not recommended and could have serious consequences.
What are the types of urine specimen?
The types of urine specimens commonly used for testing include random urine, first-morning urine, clean-catch midstream urine, and 24-hour urine collection. Each type provides different information based on the timing and collection method.
What technique is used to obtain uncontaminated urine sample?
A clean-catch midstream urine sample is typically obtained by cleaning the genital area, then starting to urinate into the toilet before collecting a sample midstream in a clean container. This technique helps reduce the risk of contamination from the surrounding skin and the initial stream of urine.
What are Nine types of urine specimens that can be collected?
Random urine sample First morning urine sample Midstream clean-catch urine sample 24-hour urine collection Timed urine sample Postprandial urine sample Suprapubic aspiration specimen Catheterized urine specimen Pediatric urine bag specimen
What test requires a clean-catch midstream specimen?
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.
What test requires a clean catch midstream specimen?
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.
What is the name of the test for protein in the urine?
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.
Can leukocytes appear because urine not clean catch?
Yes.
Would you expect to find Red Blood Cells under the microscope in a clean catch urine sample?
No, red blood cells should not typically be present in a clean catch urine sample. The presence of red blood cells in urine may indicate potential health issues such as urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or other underlying conditions that warrant further investigation.
When the doc says the blood and pus in the urine specimen can be caused by collection what does he mean?
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.
When would it be acceptable to collect a urine specimen from the urine drainage bag?
Collecting a urine specimen from a urine drainage bag is acceptable when it is necessary to obtain a sample for laboratory analysis, and no other options are available, such as a clean catch. However, it should be done with caution to avoid contamination, and the specimen should be collected from the sampling port rather than the bag itself. It is important to ensure the sample is fresh and representative of the patient’s urine output. In general practice, obtaining a sample directly from the patient is preferred when possible.
What is another name for mid-stream urine collection?
clean catch i think
Fired for clean urine sample they said wrong color?
Yours was purple it should be yellow
Urine culture - clean catch?
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.
