BOXED Microalbumin: Are there any tips or tricks for collection we can share with participants?

For the microalbumin urine sample collection, we recommend the following:

Before Collection
  • Participant MUST collect urine sample first thing in the morning upon waking.
  • Do not peel back seal from collection cup until ready to transfer urine from cup to tube.
During Collection
  • Fill the urine cup at least halfway full.
  • Transfer urine from the cup to the tube by pressing the tube down firmly. Make sure the collection tube is at least half full of urine. 
Other
  • Do not collect if you have blood in your urine. 
  • Do not remove cap from vacutainer tube.
  • Females only: Do not collect urine if experienced vaginal bleeding within the last 3 days.

**Collection components are subject to change based on patient location and the laboratory performing the test.