Hat Urine Collection
The Medi-Pak Toilet Hat Specimen Collector is a lightweight urine and stool specimen collector which fits on most standard commodes.
Hat urine collection. After urination assist the resident as. Save all the urine from each time you urinate for the complete 24 hour period. Toilet paper will contaminate the urine and produce an inaccurate result.
Toilet hats are collection devices which aid the donor in providing a urine specimen for testing. These single-use collectors fit most standard commodes allowing patients to easily and discreetly collect the sample for analysis. Pour excess urine if any into the toilet.
The NCCLS guidelines for urine GP-16A2 recommend the use of a primary collection container that holds at least 50 mL has a wide base and an opening of at least 4 cm. Remove the hat from the toilet and pour as much urine as possible into the collection cupO Close the collection cup and ensure the lid is tightened. A clean collection device is necessary for accurate lab evaluation.
According to the FTA lawyers the collector should have contacted the DER for directions where to take the donor to get a hat. This is allowable under FTA guidelines as long as it is sterile and wrapped in plastic. 1 The wide base prevents spillage and a 4 cm opening is an adequate target for urine collection.
The white plastic with markings for content makes it easy for medical staff. Ask the resident not to put toilet paper with the sample. Collection urine and stool specimen samples for urinalysis testing from patients with the graduated collector container.
To my knowledge they dont come certified drug-free The collection site should provide a hat and a roll of detachable thermometers. Urinate into a clean dry plastic container and transfer the urine to the bottle. Graduated Specimen Collector Pans Pack of 5 Toilet Hat for Urine Stool Collection Fits Over Toilets and Commodes - 30 oz 45 out of 5 stars 571 1 offer from 999.