This article was medically reviewed by Scott Tobis, MD and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Dr. Scott Tobis is a board certified Urologist. With more than seven years of experience, he specializes in treating patients for urologic conditions such as urologic cancers, prostate enlargement, vasectomy, kidney stones, frequent/urgent urination, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, and blood in the urine. Dr. Tobis holds a BS in Cellular and Developmental Biology from The University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MD from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Urologic Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and his fellowship in Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery at The City of Hope National Medical Center. Dr. Tobis is a diplomat of the American Board of Urology.
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When you’re submitting urine for testing, it’s important that your sample is sterile so that your test results are accurate. Fortunately, it’s a pretty simple process. Before you take your sample, it’s important to clean your genital area with a disinfectant cloth. [1] X Expert Source
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Board Certified Urologist Expert Interview. 26 August 2021. Then, you’ll collect your urine in a sterile cup. Finally, give the cup to your provider or store it in your refrigerator for up to 24 hours.