How do I collect my Microalbumin Test sample?
Simply follow the instructions included in your kit. The steps for collection are also listed below. If you have any questions, you can reach out to our Member Support Team. Simply call 1-855-923-2678 (TTY: 711). We’re available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding holidays.
For instructions, click on the kit you received in the mail.
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Sample collection instructions
Use this kit just after you wake up, during your first urination of the day.
- DO NOT remove yellow caps on tubes.
- DO NOT peel back yellow label on collection cup until you are ready to transfer your urine from the cup to the tube.
- Use this kit before the “Exp Date” date printed on the outside of the kit.
Step 1: Fill out your information
Write your name, date of birth, and collection date on the sticker ID. Peel the label from the patient info card and stick the label on the biohazard bag.
Step 2: Prep your space
Gently set the collection cup, tube, and napkin on a clean surface. Take the cap off the urine collection cup.
Step 3: Collect urine sample
Begin urinating into the urine collection cup. Fill until cup is almost full.
Step 4: Close the urine collection cup
Tightly close the cap back on the urine collection cup.
Step 5: Remove sticker
Peel back the seal to reveal the collection tube hole.
Step 6: Transfer urine into the collection tube
Insert the collection tube into the collection tube hole without removing the cap.
Step 7: Press down firmly and hold
The urine will suction into the tube. Remove tube when urine stops flowing. Tube will not leak.
Step 8: Clean up
Pour any extra urine back into the toilet. Wrap cup, blue cap and unused tube in napkin; throw in garbage.
Step 9: Secure your sample
Wrap the absorbent pad around the tube containing your urine. Place the tube and pad in the biohazard bag.
Step 10: Prepare package
Place the biohazard bag into the return mailer. Seal the return mailer.
Step 11: Mail
Be sure to send your sample right away. It could expire if not returned immediately.
Sample collection instructions
Use this kit just after you wake up, during your first urination of the day.
- Do not remove the cap from the collection tube.
- Do not peel back seal from collection cup until you are ready to transfer urine from cup to tube.
- Do not collect if you have blood in your urine. If so, please contact your healthcare provider.
- Do not collect if you have experienced vaginal bleeding within the last 3 days.
Step 1: Fill out your information
Write your name, date of birth, and collection date on the sticker ID. It’s on the collection tube.
Step 2: Prep your space
Gently set the collection tube on a clean surface. Take the cap off the urine collection cup.
Step 3: Collect urine sample
Begin urinating into the urine collection cup. Fill at least half of the cup.
Step 4: Close the urine collection cup
Tightly close the cap back on the urine collection cup.
Step 5: Remove sticker
Peel back the seal to reveal the collection tube hole.
Step 6: Transfer urine into the collection tube
Insert the collection tube into the collection tube hole without removing the cap.
Step 7: Press down firmly and hold
The urine will suction into the tube without leaking.
Step 8: Check your sample
Make sure the collection tube is at least half full of urine. The collection tube can be used only once, so please contact us if you had trouble collecting your sample.
Step 9: Secure your sample
Place your urine sample into the biohazard bag and seal it with the zip top.
Step 10: Clean up
Pour any extra urine back into the toilet. Dispose of the collection cup.
Step 11: Prepare package
Place the biohazard bag into the box. Then place the box into the return envelope.
Step 12: Mail
Add the shipping label to the return envelope. Be sure to send your sample right away. It could expire if not returned immediately.