We need the second urine collected after waking up and starting your day. Ideally, it needs to be collected with in a hour or two of waking. DO NOT collect your first urine after waking for the day.
- Avoid caffeine until after the urine collection. Decaffeinated beverages are okay.
- Avoid strenuous exercise before collecting your sample.
- Do not drink more than 8 oz. of fluid before your urine collection.
- Locate the Urine Collection Tube with stabilizer. It will have a white or clear cap. DO NOT remove the stabilizer. DO NOT rinse the tube. Note: The stabilizer is inside the urine collection tube and may appear as translucent liquid droplets and/or a tiny cotton ball for absorption. It is required to preserve your sample during shipping.
- Check the expiration date on the tube. If expired, please contact support at [email protected] for a replacement.
- Collect a midstream sample of urine in the collection container provided.
- Transfer the urine into the tube and fill it 1/2 full using the plastic pipette included. Secure the cap tightly.
- Dispose of the urine collection container, pipette, and any leftover urine you may have after filling the tube.
- Make sure the cap is tight, then invert the tube several times to mix the stabilizer with your sample.
- Immediately place the tube in the freezer. Keep the sample in the freezer for a minimum of four (4) hours before shipping.
- Make a note of the time you took the sample. This will be needed for the health survey.