TIMED, 24hr urine collection into a container PRE-ACIDIFIED with 1mol/L (5%) acetic acid.Obtain from Specimen Reception with collection kit(funnel & container). NOTE:Random urine NOT suitable.

LAB NOTES:24 hour urine collections must be collected into a bottle that contains 1 mol/L (5%) acetic acid as a preservative. The volume of 1 mol/ L acetic acid to be added to the bottle depends on the age of the patient. See Document number SR-W-034 or SR-P-007 for volume of acid to be added to the container prior to collection.

Ensure all age / warning labels are attached to the container.

Ensure patient / carer understands risk associate with the acid - use interpreter services if required.

Aliquot, freeze and store frozen a minimum of 10mL to send away to the external Pathology Provider.

Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container.  Use appropriate PPE.