Paediatric Nursing (PAED)
URINE COLLECTION FROM A CHILD
Collection of urine specimen using appropriate method based on child's age and clinical needs.
Purpose
- Diagnose urinary tract infection
- Assess kidney function
- Monitor fluid balance
- Screen for metabolic disorders
Indications
- Suspected UTI
- Renal disease
- Pre-operative screening
- Metabolic evaluation
Equipment
- Urine collection bag
- Sterile container
- Cleansing wipes
- Gloves
- Labels
- Biohazard bag
Preparation
- Select appropriate collection method
- Prepare child and family
- Gather supplies
Procedure steps
- Verify order and explain procedure
- Perform hand hygiene
- Clean genital area
- Apply collection device
- Wait for voiding
- Transfer to container
- Label specimen
- Send to lab
- Document collection
Precautions
- Use sterile technique for culture
- Avoid contamination
- Collect midstream when possible
- Process promptly
Aftercare
- Remove collection device
- Clean skin
- Monitor for irritation
Nursing considerations
- Use age-appropriate approach
- Consider catheterization if needed
- Minimize discomfort
Patient education
- Explain procedure
- Teach clean-catch technique
- Discuss importance of testing
Documentation
- Collection method
- Time collected
- Specimen appearance
- Tests ordered
References and further reading
Educational resource only. Follow current Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance, local institutional protocols, scope of practice, and clinical supervision.
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