<s>[INST] What are the steps to provide a urine sample? [/INST] For urinalysis, it's important to provide a clean sample of urine. Your ob-gyn or a nurse should give you a sterile cup and a special wipe. Follow these steps:

Open the cup and place it at easy reach. Place the cap nearby with the inside lid up.

Separate the labia with one hand. With the other hand, clean your genital area with the wipe. Wipe from front to back and do not touch or wipe your anus.

While still holding the labia open, pick up the opened container with your other hand, pass a little bit of urine into the toilet, and catch the rest in the cup. Place the cap back on the cup.

Do not touch the inside of the lid or the inside of the cup at any time. This helps keep the sample from picking up bacteria from your hands. Source: ACOG.ORG. Link: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/urinary-tract-infections. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection </s>