College of Nursing

24 Hour Urine Collection

Instruction: Check on the column as to what level is the performance of the student in the following procedure. Be guided in the
scoring with the legend below.
4 Very satisfactory (Performed all the procedures correctly)
3 Satisfactory (Needs minimal assistance in performing the procedure)
2 Good (Needs more practice in performing the procedure)
1 Fair (inappropriate in the performance of the procedure)

STEP PROCEDURE 4 3 2 1
1 - Check Doctor’s order
- Gather needed equipment
2 Introduces self and verify client’s identity. Explain the procedure, its purpose and how the client can
cooperate.
3 Bring needed equipment at bedside.
4 Instruct patient about the importance of collecting all urine for a period of 24 hours.
5 Instruct patient not to place toilet tissue or fecal matters in the urine.
Instruct the patient to void when the collection begins (usually 6am – 6am). Discard the first
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morning urine specimen on day one (record time & date).
7 Place labeled container (add preservatives. i.e. ice if institutional policy permits).
Collect all specimens during the remainder of the day and evening. Place each voided
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specimen into the container with preservatives.
9 Instruct patient to void a few minutes before end of 24 hours.
Properly label the specimen container (name, date, time). Sends to laboratory in time along with the
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requisition form.
11 Do after care and proper Documentation.

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Remarks:

Name and signature of student Name and signature of RD instructor

Name / Signature of Student Name / Signature of RD Instructor