URINE 1ST VOID:
How to prepare for the exam
Wait at least 7 days after the end of any antibiotic therapy
Collection method
wash your hands, private parts and, with particular care, the orifice of the urethra with water and detergent. Then dry the cleansed areas
Open the sterile container, being careful not to touch the edge of the container
start urinating BY COLLECTING THE FIRST JOURNEY of urine released (approximately 40-60ml)
close the container well, taking care not to contaminate the edge or the inside
deliver the sample to the laboratory, otherwise store in the fridge at 4°C for a maximum of 24 hours. Keep away from heat sources. (Alternatively, for some tests ONLY it is possible to use urine collection tubes with boric acid and also store them at room temperature for 24 hours. Ask the laboratory for confirmation).
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HIV and SYPHILIS (blood test, does not require fasting)
(If you have a doctor's recommendation, please bring it to the time of the examination)
