Urine collection device

Urine Collection Device

A Urine Collection Device (pronounced: yoo-rin kuh-lek-shun dih-vahys) is a medical tool used to collect urine samples for various diagnostic tests.

Etymology

The term "Urine Collection Device" is derived from the Latin word "urina", which means "urine", and the English words "collection" and "device", which mean "the act of collecting" and "a thing made for a particular purpose", respectively.

Usage

Urine Collection Devices are commonly used in medical laboratories to collect urine samples for urinalysis. They are also used in hospitals and clinics for patients who are unable to urinate normally due to medical conditions such as urinary incontinence or urinary retention.

Types

There are several types of Urine Collection Devices, including:

Urine Collection Bag: A bag attached to a catheter that collects urine directly from the bladder.
Urine Collection Cup: A cup used to collect urine during normal urination.
Urine Collection Pad: A pad worn inside the underwear that absorbs urine and can be tested later.

Related Terms

Catheter: A tube used to drain urine from the bladder.
Urinalysis: A group of tests performed on a urine sample to check for various diseases.
Urinary Incontinence: The inability to control urination.
Urinary Retention: The inability to completely empty the bladder.