How to collect a clean catch specimen?

1. Collect supplies. 2. Introduce yourself, check patient's identification band or tag. 3. Wash hands, put on gloves. 4. Explain procedure to patient. Provide privacy or assist to toilet. 5. Wipe genitals with a towelette or clean with a washcloth. 6. Allow urine for flow for two seconds, then place sterile container to collect sample. 7. Patient can finish urinating. 8. Replace lid on specimen container and label according to policy. Place in a specimen bag. 9. Remove gloves, wash hands. 10. Assist patient to clean up and return to comfortable position. 11. Transport specimen to designated spot for lab pick-up.

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