Remove the baby’s nappy. Wash the genital area thoroughly with soap and water. Dry thoroughly.
Open the urine collection pack.
Grasp the tube marked “Chlorhexidine 0.1% Aqueous Irrigation” and twist the lid off. Pour the contents into one of the compartments containing three cotton wool balls.
For Female: Take one of these swabs and wipe the genital area from front to back on the left side and discard. Repeat on the right side and in the centre.
For Male: Wipe around the head of the penis with each swab.
Open the other tube marked “Water for Irrigation” in the same manner and pour over the other cotton wool swabs. Wipe the genital area in the same way.
Dry the area around the urethral opening.
Remove the keyhole shaped opening on the urine bag without touching the inside.
Remove the adhesive protector.
Apply the bag over the urethral opening.
After the urine has been passed, carefully remove the bag.With scissors, snip the corner of the bag and pour the urine into the specimen jar.
Return to the lab as soon as possible. Refrigerate if there is a delay.
