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Urine Sample Collection - Women
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How to use a Vacutainer for Urine Samples
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Sample Collection Instructions
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Shipping Instructions
Prepare the shipping box
- To assemble the Category B shipping box, begin to fold the top up.
- The side with 4 holes is the bottom.
- Fold small flaps in (2) so they are hovering over the holes.
- Next, fold the side up and into the box (3) to hold the small flaps in place.
- Press the sides down slightly (4) so there are 2 folded edges (inside top and outer top); the notches go into the four holes in the bottom.
Packing the sample and shipping
- Place the prepared specimen bag containing the sample and order form (5) into the box.
- Fold the side into the interior of the box (6).
- Push the top down (7).
- Finally, hold the tabs into the box and push the front in (8). *Please tape the front shut for extra security.
Note: More than one specimen transport bag can be placed in one shipping container. However, only one sample and one order form should be placed in a sample bag.

3 Convenient Shipping Methods
- Drop in FedEx Dropbox/FedEx Office
- Call for pick up 1-800-GoFedEx say "agent" twice to speak to agent. Let them know it's biohazard prepaid pick-up.
- 3. Click Here to Schedule a Pick Up
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– Timothy Hlavinka, MD
The Urology Place, San Antonio, TX