Important Patient Notice

Changes to urine sample testing

From this week (week-commencing the 3rd February 2025) , the urine sample testing procedure is changing:

• Green bottles (new) – Now used for most samples.
• Yellow bottles (current) – Used only for Bence Jones Protein and Albumin/Creatinine Ratio (for a small number of samples).
• If both a dip test and a laboratory test are required, samples must be provided in both green and yellow (or white) bottles.
• Both bottles MUST be labelled and placed in the same clear plastic bag.
• Important reminders:
• All bottles must be placed inside a single clear plastic bag, with all sections of the label fully completed.
• Green bottles must be filled to the 'fill line' – underfilled samples will be rejected.
• The white powder inside the green bottle must be dissolved by inverting the bottle five times after filling.
• Incorrectly labelled samples will be rejected by the laboratory.
• Drop-off times: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm.
• Drop-off locations:
• Sample drop-off box on the wall in the main reception waiting room (opposite the main entrance).
• Hand samples to Reception.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Published: Feb 3, 2025