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Can You Catch Hepatitis From Cleaning Toilet Bowl?
A clean catch is a method of collecting a urine sample for various tests, including urinalysis, cytology, and urine culture.
Alternative Names
Urine collection - clean catch; Clean catch urine specimen
How the test is performed
Children or adults:
After cleaning the genital area, urinate a small amount into the toilet bowl to clear the urethra of any contaminants. Then, collect a sample of urine in a clean or sterile container. About 1 - 2 ounces of urine is...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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