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In order to ensure proper stability of the specimen and accurate test results, there are guidelines in place to aid in the appropriate urine processing and transportation. These guidelines include:

• Ensuring that all urine collection and/or transport containers should be clean and free of debris or interfering substances.
• Ensuring that the collection and/or transport container has a secure lid and is leak resistant. Leak-resistant containers reduce specimen loss and healthcare worker exposure to the specimen while also protecting the specimen from contaminants.
• Utilizing urine containers that are made of break-resistant plastic instead of glass.
• Utilizing urine containers that do not leach interfering substances into the specimen.
• Utilizing collection containers and/or transport tubes which will not leak within the pneumatic tube system (if one is used within the laboratory facility). A leak-proof device in this situation is paramount.
• Proper labeling and correct identification should be applied to the collection container or tubes. This includes noting the time the specimen was collected. Remember that urinalysis specimens must be analyzed within 2 hours of collection.

• Ensuring that there is sufficient volume to fill the tubes and/or perform the test.