BD Vacutainer® Tubes Help Preserve Urine Culture Samples
Accurate results start with a high-quality sample, yet the preanalytical phase remains the most common source of laboratory error and avoidable rework. In fact, upward of 70 percent of
laboratory testing errors happen during the preanalytical phase.
May 6, 2026
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Minimize the adverse effects of prolonged storage and temperature changes on bacteria in urine samples.
Urine samples should be analyzed within 2 hours of collection to ensure accurate results.
In case of delays with testing, chemical preservatives may be used to help maintain sample integrity. This study demonstrated that C&S tubes minimize stressor effects of storage temperature and time on uropathogenic bacteria, improving the pre-analytical conditions of cultures realized by the clinical laboratory.
