Virtsanäyteastia

A virtsanäyteastia, often referred to as a urine sample cup or specimen cup, is a container used for collecting a urine sample for medical or laboratory analysis. These containers are typically made of plastic and are designed to be sterile to prevent contamination of the sample. They usually come with a lid that seals tightly to prevent leakage and evaporation.

The primary purpose of a virtsanäyteastia is to ensure that a urine sample can be collected, transported, and stored without compromising its integrity. This is crucial for accurate diagnostic testing, which can include a wide range of analyses such as urinalysis, drug screening, pregnancy tests, and culture tests for infections.

Virtsanäyteastia are commonly found in healthcare settings like hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. They are also used in home testing kits and by laboratories. The design often includes measurement markings to indicate the volume of the sample collected, and some may have a specific area for labeling with patient information and the date and time of collection. Proper handling and labeling of the virtsanäyteastia are essential steps in the laboratory testing process to ensure correct patient identification and sample tracking.