DESCRIPTION
Whether you’re looking at a standard specimen cup for a doctor’s visit or a specialized container for a 24-hour collection, these items are designed for one thing: maintaining sample integrity.
Here is a breakdown of the common types and their features.
1. Standard Specimen Cup (The “Routine” Cup)
This is the most common container used for urinalysis or quick screenings.
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Material: Usually clear or translucent medical-grade polypropylene (plastic).
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Capacity: Typically holds 60mL to 120mL (approx. 2–4 oz).
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Graduation Marks: Most have embossed scales in both milliliters (mL) and ounces (oz) to measure volume.
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Leak-Proof Lid: Generally features a screw-on cap to prevent spills and odors. High-end versions use a “vacuum” seal cap.
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Label Area: Often includes a frosted area on the side or a pre-applied label for the patient’s name, date, and time of collection.
2. Sterile vs. Non-Sterile
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Sterile: Individually wrapped. These are essential for Urine Cultures to ensure no outside bacteria contaminate the results.
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Non-Sterile: Bulk-packaged. Used for basic physical/chemical tests (like pregnancy tests or drug screenings) where bacterial growth isn’t being measured.
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