Patient FAQs ~ Investigations
People often have the same concerns about their condition and treatment, as such we have attempted to answer the most commonly asked questions. There may also be answers to questions that you did not yet think about. The list below contains pdf documents which answer frequently asked questions by patients with urological issues.
Male Urine Collection
Random (Mid Stream) and urine cytology
This test is very important to assess your health and will only give useful results if collected properly. It tests not only for bacteria and infection, but also for sugar, protein, and acidity. It can also look at the cells in the urine if cancer is suspected. Normal body secretions may alter the results, so it is necessary to clean the area where the urine is passed thoroughly. Please follow these guidelines. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
If urine cytology is also required, then perform this test in the mid morning.
Please complete the relevant patient information on the specimen container label prior to delivery. Refrigerate if there is a delay between collection and submission
- Wash Hands
- Expose penis and gently retract foreskin (if present) to its limit. (In young uncircumcised boys the foreskin is attached to the glans penis by firm adhesions. If the foreskin is retracted too vigorously then these adhesions will be ruptures and bleeding will occur)
- Wash the glans penis with a towelette, repeating this cleansing procedure with a second towelette.
- Pass a small amount of urine into the toilet.
- Then pass urine into the jar provided, holding the jar by the outside. Do not allow the skin of your fingers touch the inside of the jar or lid. If you drop the jar on the floor please ask for another.
- Screw down the lid on the jar firmly.