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SKILL 18-7

Collecting a Urine Specimen (Clean Catch, Midstream)

for Urinalysis and Culture (Continued)

Comments

10. Place lid on container. If necessary, transfer the specimen
    to appropriate containers for ordered test, according to
    facility policy.


11. Assist the patient from the bathroom, off the commode, or
    off the bedpan. Provide perineal care, if necessary.


12. Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.


13. Place label on the container per facility policy. Place
    container in plastic, sealable biohazard bag.


14. Remove other PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.


15. Transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possi-
    ble. If unable to take the specimen to the laboratory imme-
    diately, refrigerate it.

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