Urine containers come in various types, designed for specific tests or purposes. Here are the main types of urine containers used in medical settings:

Standard Urine Sample Cup

1. Material: Usually plastic, sometimes with a sterile interior.
2. Size: 50-100 mL capacity.
3. Use: General-purpose urine collection, often used for routine tests such as urinalysis, pregnancy tests, or drug screening.
4. Features: Some have screw-on lids to prevent leakage and contamination, and measurement markings on the side.

24-Hour Urine Collection Container

1. Material: Typically made of high-density plastic.
2. Size: 2-3 liters capacity.
3. Use: Used to collect all urine over a 24-hour period for tests like kidney function, protein levels, or creatinine clearance.
4. Features: May have preservatives inside to stabilize the urine sample, and often comes with a wide opening for easier collection.

Pediatric Urine Collection Bag

1. Material: Soft plastic with an adhesive area to attach to an infant's genital region.
2. Size: Small, designed for infants or young children.
3. Use: For urine collection from infants who cannot use a cup.
4. Features: The adhesive helps to secure the bag, and it is usually a single-use disposable item.

Urine Culture Bottle

1. Material: Sterile plastic with preservatives.
2. Size: Varies, but generally 30-50 mL.
3. Use: Specialized container for urine culture to diagnose bacterial infections.
4. Features: Sterile to prevent contamination; may contain boric acid or another preservative to maintain the integrity of the sample.

Midstream Urine Collection Container

1. Material: Plastic.
2. Size: 30-100 mL capacity.
3. Use: For clean-catch midstream urine samples, often used to minimize contamination in urinalysis or culture tests.
4. Features: Some may have a spout or funnel to help collect midstream urine, and they often come with clear instructions for use.

Urine Transfer Kit

1. Material: Plastic, often with a vacuum-sealed tube.
2. Use: For transferring urine from a collection cup into a test tube or vial for transport.
3. Features: Includes a needle and stopper system to transfer urine without spillage, commonly used in laboratory settings.

Urinalysis Strips Container

1. Material: Usually plastic or glass.
2. Size: Small tubes.
3. Use: Holds urine for dipstick testing (urinalysis strips), often used in immediate or point-of-care testing.
4. Features: Typically disposable and may have a specific compartment for testing strips.

Non-Sterile Sample Jars

1. Material: Non-sterile plastic or glass.
2. Size: Typically 50-100 mL.
3. Use: For non-sterile urine collection when sterility is not a concern, such as for certain routine tests.
4. Features: No preservatives and not used for culture-sensitive samples.

Catheter Urine Bags

1. Material: Plastic with a drainage port.
2. Size: 1-2 liters.
3. Use: Collects urine from patients with indwelling urinary catheters, typically for hospital use.
4. Features: These bags hang beside the bed and include a valve for emptying the collected urine.

Each type of container is designed for specific testing or patient needs, ensuring that urine samples are collected, stored, and transported properly to maintain their integrity for accurate diagnosis.