Which of the following methods of collecting urine is the most common A first morning specimen B random specimen C midstream clean catch collection D timed collection?

Answer 1

The most common urine collection method is a random specimen. Random specimens are often used as a quick determination of:

1. the presence of glucose, proteins, or blood
2. the appearance, as well as proteins and blood that can point to a urinary tract infection - followed with a clean catch urinalysis
3. random drug testing
4. quick pregnancy test, especially when past the first month

The next most common is midstream clean catch urine to check for bacterial growth in a lab.

First morning urine is most often used for:

1. pregnancy testing, especially at home EPT
2. specific conditions

Timed collections are most often used in hospitals, but a 24 hour collection can be done outpatient.