Sterile and non-sterile specimen cups for urine collection and laboratory testing

Specimen and urine cups are used to collect, store, and transport urine and other liquid specimens for laboratory testing. This category includes sterile and non-sterile cup options in a range of sizes, along with specialized formats such as temperature-strip cups and mid-stream collection kits.

What Specimen & Urine Cups Are Used For

These cups are used across clinical, laboratory, and point-of-care settings to collect urine specimens for routine testing, drug screening, and other diagnostic purposes. Sterile cups are used where specimen contamination must be minimized, while non-sterile options are suited to general collection needs. Temperature-strip cups allow staff to confirm specimen temperature at the time of collection, and mid-stream kits support standardized clean-catch collection technique.

Key Features

• Sterile and non-sterile cup options available
• Sizes ranging from 60ml to 120ml to suit different testing volumes
• Temperature strip cups for immediate specimen temperature verification
• Mid-stream collection kits for standardized clean-catch technique
• Leak-resistant designs, including LEAKBUSTERS non-sterile cups
• Labelled cup options for clear specimen identification

Common Questions

What is the difference between a sterile and non-sterile specimen cup?
A sterile specimen cup is processed to eliminate contaminants prior to use, making it suitable for tests where sample purity is critical. A non-sterile cup is intended for general collection where sterility is not required.

Why do some specimen cups have a temperature strip?
A temperature strip allows collection staff to verify that a urine specimen falls within an expected temperature range at the time of collection, which is often required for chain-of-custody or drug screening protocols.

What is a mid-stream collection kit used for?
A mid-stream collection kit is used to collect a clean-catch urine sample by allowing the initial urine stream to pass before the specimen is collected, reducing the risk of contamination.