Urine and Stool Collection Supplies
Urine and stool collection supplies for hospital labs, physician office labs and outpatient collection - sterile mid-stream urine cups, transfer-straw tube systems, 3-liter and 4-liter 24-hour containers, boric acid culture and sensitivity tubes and stool collection kits from BD, Globe Scientific and Medline. Stocked plain and with preservative, in sterile and non-sterile grades, with integrated transfer devices. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, laboratories and clinical procurement.
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Urine and Stool Collection for Chemistry and Microbiology
Urine and stool collection covers the containers and closed-transfer systems that hold these sample types through chemistry, culture and parasitology testing. The catalog groups these by capacity, preservative and transfer design. Preservative type and transfer method are tracked in the laboratory formulary because they affect analyte stability and organism recovery between collection and testing.
Urine and Stool Collection Formats Stocked
- Sterile mid-stream urine cups - Individually wrapped sterile cups in 90 mL and 120 mL with leak-resistant screw caps for clean-catch collection.
- Transfer-straw tube systems - Closed collection cups with an integrated transfer straw that fills evacuated urine tubes without pouring, reducing spill and exposure.
- Boric acid C and S tubes - Evacuated urine tubes with boric acid preservative that stabilize the sample for culture and sensitivity during transport.
- 24-hour urine containers - 3-liter and 4-liter wide-mouth containers with secure lids, supplied plain or with acid preservative for timed collection.
- Stool collection kits - Screw-cap stool containers with and without transport preservative, and kits with integrated collection scoops for parasitology and occult blood testing.
Urine and Stool Container Overview
| Container | Capacity | Preservative | Sterility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-stream urine cup | 90 - 120 mL | None | Sterile |
| Transfer-straw cup | 90 mL | None | Sterile |
| Urine C and S tube | 4 - 10 mL | Boric acid | Sterile |
| 24-hour container | 3 - 4 L | Plain or acid | Non-sterile |
| Stool container | 30 - 60 mL | Plain or transport media | Non-sterile and sterile |
Closed Transfer and Preservative Systems
Two design features define this category. Closed transfer-straw cups let a urine sample fill an evacuated tube directly without pouring, which reduces spill and handler exposure and keeps the vacuum draw consistent. Preservative tubes and containers hold the sample stable during transport - boric acid tubes support urine culture and sensitivity, acid-preserved 24-hour containers hold timed chemistry analytes, and stool transport media keep enteric organisms viable for culture and parasitology.
Urine and stool collection is a steady-turnover consumable group tied to urinalysis, urine culture and enteric testing volume, which runs high in most hospital and outpatient laboratories. Sterile mid-stream cups and boric acid transport tubes are among the SKUs most commonly placed on standing orders, and case pricing affects the per-collection cost across the chemistry and microbiology benches. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a urine transfer-straw collection cup?
A transfer-straw cup is a sterile collection cup with an integrated straw that lets the sample fill an evacuated urine tube directly through the cup lid, without pouring. This closed transfer reduces spill and handler exposure and keeps the vacuum fill consistent, which supports standardized urinalysis and culture tube filling at the point of collection.
What is a boric acid urine tube used for?
Boric acid evacuated urine tubes contain a preservative that stabilizes the sample for culture and sensitivity testing during transport, holding the bacterial count representative of the collection point. They are stocked alongside plain urinalysis tubes so a laboratory can send both a preserved culture sample and an unpreserved chemistry sample from a single collection.
What sizes of 24-hour urine containers are stocked?
Timed 24-hour urine containers are stocked in 3-liter and 4-liter capacities with wide-mouth openings and secure screw or snap lids. They are supplied plain or pre-charged with an acid preservative for timed analytes that require stabilization, and are compatible with collection hats and transfer systems for aliquoting at the laboratory.
Can hospitals order urine and stool collection supplies in bulk?
Yes. Urine and stool collection supplies are stocked in case and pallet quantities for hospitals, reference laboratories, physician office labs, outpatient collection sites and licensed distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity SKUs such as sterile mid-stream cups and boric acid C and S tubes. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What urine and stool collection products should be in a laboratory formulary?
A core formulary typically includes sterile 90 mL and 120 mL mid-stream urine cups, transfer-straw closed collection systems, boric acid culture and sensitivity tubes, plain and acid-preserved 24-hour urine containers, and stool containers with and without transport media. MAP Medical builds consolidated urine and stool collection packages matched to test menu and volume - contact our team for an assessment.