Alternative methods for newborn urine sample collection

摘要: Purpose To investigate the accuracy of laboratory results urine samples collected from cotton balls as compared with paired catheterization, Preemie Pampers, and Newborn Pampers. Method Urine were 30 infants by aspirating a ball placed over meatus. An additional sample was obtained same aspiration diaper. The tested labstik analysis t-test. 20 had catheterization for detection Group B strep antigen correlated. Findings Samples Pampers yielded equivalent results. Significant differences found in pH specific gravity No redness nor skin breakdown observed application. Three positive detected both methods collection. remainder negative methods. Conclusions method accurate atraumatic to newborns. size small (n = 3) should be replicated further research.