It is not The first time you pass urine in the morning.
It is collection of uncontaminated urine, from the middle of the bladder. Thus it involves urinating first into the toilet then catching the middle stream of urine before finish urinating into the toilet.
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
Typically midstream urine is taken as a urinary specimen, when you have urinary tract infection. It is good precaution to scrub the genital area with some mild soap like glycerin soap, before you take the urine specimen.
Collection of a midstream clean-catch 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.
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.
It's invasive, it requires medical personnel and it's not really necessary.
Midstream urine specimen collection is typically indicated for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs), assessing kidney function, and performing routine urinalysis. This method minimizes contamination from the urethra and external genitalia, providing a more accurate representation of the urine. It is also preferred for culture tests to identify pathogens, as it yields a cleaner sample for laboratory analysis. Proper technique is essential to ensure the reliability of test results.
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.
Thirty to 60 mL is the standard amount of urine obtained in a midstream urine specimen. At least 3 mL are required to perform a urine culture. Twenty milliliters are necessary for routine urine studies.
The most common urine collection method is a random specimen. Random specimens are often used as a quick determination of:the presence of glucose, proteins, or bloodthe appearance, as well as proteins and blood that can point to a urinary tract infection - followed with a clean catch urinalysisrandom drug testingquick pregnancy test, especially when past the first monthThe next most common is midstream clean catch urine to check for bacterial growth in a lab.First morning urine is most often used for:pregnancy testing, especially at home EPTspecific conditionsTimed collections are most often used in hospitals, but a 24 hour collection can be done outpatient.
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-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.