Urine collection
Description
Allows screening for urinary tract infection and renal disorders, evaluation of treatment, and detection of systemic and metabolic disorders
Provides a simple, effective alternative by offering minimal risk of specimen contamination without resorting to catheterization or suprapubic aspiration
Contraindicated in a patient with extremely sensitive or excoriated perineal skin, due to collection bag being secured with adhesive flaps
Alternative methods of collecting urine from small children: use of an inside-out disposable diaper or a test tube
Equipment
Pediatric urine collection bag (individually packaged) ♦urine specimen container ♦ label ♦ laboratory request form ♦ two disposable diapers of appropriate size ♦ scissors ♦ gloves ♦ washcloth ♦ soap ♦ water ♦ towel ♦bowl ♦ linen-saver pad
Essential steps
Explain the procedure to the child and his parents.
Provide privacy, especially if the patient is beyond infancy.
Confirm the child’s identity using two patient identifiers according to facility policy.
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