How to collect urine sample? • Always use a sterile sample to collect and store the sample. Mention your name, date of birth and date of collection on the container. • Start peeing with ‘mid-stream’ and fill one-half of the container. • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. How to store urine sample? • Try your best to handover the sample within 1 hour of collection. • If you are unable to do so, put the sample in fridge in a sealed bag for 24 hours at 4C.