BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits: Types, Uses & How to Choose

Urine specimen collection may seem simple, but the way a specimen is collected, transferred, preserved and transported can have an important effect on specimen quality and laboratory workflow.

BD Vacutainer® Complete Urine Collection Kits provide healthcare facilities with a convenient closed-system approach to urine specimen collection. Depending on the specific kit, the system can combine a urine collection cup with an integrated transfer device, evacuated urine collection tubes and a cleansing towelette in one ready-to-use package.

For hospitals, laboratories, physician offices, urgent care centers and other healthcare facilities, BD Vacutainer urine collection kits can help standardize the collection process while reducing the need to gather individual collection components separately.

Beyond Surgical carries BD Vacutainer urine collection kits and urine specimen collection supplies in multiple configurations for different laboratory and facility requirements.

What Is a BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit?

A BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit is a preassembled urine specimen collection system designed to support collection and closed-system transfer of urine into compatible evacuated specimen tubes.

Rather than opening the specimen cup and manually pouring urine into another container, the BD Vacutainer system uses a collection cup with an integrated transfer device.

Compatible evacuated urine tubes can be filled from the collected specimen through the transfer device, helping maintain a closed transfer process.

Depending on the BD catalog number, a complete urine collection kit may include:

• BD Vacutainer urine collection cup with integrated transfer device

• C&S preservative tube

• Urinalysis preservative tube

• No-additive urine tube

• Castile soap cleansing wipe

The exact components vary by kit, which makes the BD catalog or reference number particularly important when ordering.

Why Use a Closed Urine Collection System?

Traditional urine specimen handling can involve opening collection containers and manually transferring specimens between containers.

The BD Vacutainer Urine Collection System is designed around a closed collection and transfer process.

BD states that its closed urine collection system is designed to help reduce contamination and pre-analytical errors, preserve specimen integrity and reduce the risk of leaks and exposure compared with open collection methods.

The evacuated tube system also helps establish the intended urine-to-preservative ratio when a preservative tube is used.

For healthcare facilities processing large numbers of specimens, using standardized collection kits may also help simplify supply management and collection workflows.

What Types of BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Kits Are Available?

Not every BD Vacutainer urine collection kit contains the same components.

Some configurations are designed primarily for urinalysis, others include a culture and sensitivity (C&S) preservative tube, and newer complete kits provide multiple tubes from a single urine collection.

Understanding these differences is important when selecting the appropriate BD Vacutainer urine collection kit for your facility.

BD Vacutainer 2-Tube Complete Urine Collection Kits

BD offers complete urine collection kits that combine a collection cup with two evacuated urine tubes.

These configurations can provide tubes for both culture and sensitivity testing and urinalysis from a single collected specimen.

BD 364957 Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit

BD 364957 is a BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Cup Kit with a conventional stopper and urinalysis preservative configuration.

The kit includes a collection cup with integrated transfer device, a C&S preservative tube, an urinalysis preservative tube and a Castile soap cleansing towelette.

The urinalysis preservative tube has an 8.0 mL draw volume.

BD packages catalog number 364957 in cases of 50 kits.

This configuration is useful when a facility needs a complete urine collection system capable of supporting both urinalysis and culture-related specimen collection requirements.

BD 364956 Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit

BD 364956 is another 2-tube complete urine collection configuration.

Unlike BD 364957, the urinalysis component of BD 364956 is a no-additive configuration rather than the urinalysis preservative configuration used in 364957.

This distinction is important when purchasing urine collection kits because two products that look similar may be intended for different specimen-handling requirements.

When ordering BD Vacutainer urine collection products, always verify the exact BD reference number, tube type, additive and laboratory requirements.

BD Vacutainer 3-Tube Complete Urine Collection Kits

BD also offers 3-tube Vacutainer Urine Complete Cup Kits designed to expand the testing capabilities available from a single urine collection.

These kits bring together three different evacuated tubes:

1. C&S Preservative Tube

2. Urinalysis Preservative Tube

3. No Additive (Z) Tube

The additional no-additive tube can support broader specimen requirements without requiring another manual transfer or urine recollection when appropriate for the intended testing.

BD offers the 3-tube system with both Hemogard™ and conventional stopper configurations.

BD 364932 – 3-Tube Kit with Hemogard Closure

BD 364932 is the BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Cup Kit (3-tube) with Hemogard closures.

The kit includes:

• BD Vacutainer urine collection cup with integrated transfer device

• BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative 4.0 mL round-bottom tube

• BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Preservative 8.0 mL round-bottom tube

• BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) 6.0 mL round-bottom tube

• Castile soap wipe

BD packages catalog number 364932 in cases of 50 kits.

BD 364934 – 3-Tube Kit with Conventional Stoppers

BD 364934 is the conventional-stopper version of the BD Vacutainer 3-tube Urine Complete Cup Kit.

It includes:

• BD Vacutainer urine collection cup with integrated transfer device

• BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative 4.0 mL round-bottom tube

• BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Preservative 8.0 mL conical tube

• BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) 6.0 mL round-bottom tube

• Castile soap wipe

BD catalog number 364934 is packaged 50 kits per case.

The availability of both Hemogard and conventional stopper configurations allows facilities to select the format appropriate for their specimen-processing workflow.

What Is a C&S Urine Preservative Tube?

C&S stands for culture and sensitivity.

A BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative Tube is designed for urine specimens intended for microbiological testing when appropriate according to laboratory protocols.

Preservation can be particularly important when a urine specimen cannot be tested immediately.

Unpreserved urine can change during storage or transportation, potentially affecting the specimen and subsequent laboratory results.

The specific collection, storage and transportation requirements should always be determined by the receiving laboratory and the manufacturer's current instructions.

What Is a Urinalysis Preservative Tube?

A urinalysis preservative tube is designed to help preserve a urine specimen intended for urinalysis during the period between collection and testing when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

This is different from a C&S preservative tube.

The two tubes serve different laboratory purposes and should not be considered interchangeable simply because both contain urine specimens.

BD 364957, for example, combines both a C&S preservative tube and a urinalysis preservative tube in the same complete collection kit.

What Is a No-Additive Urine Tube?

A no-additive urine tube does not contain the preservative found in C&S or urinalysis preservative tubes.

No-additive tubes may be used for specimen applications that require an unpreserved urine sample, subject to the testing laboratory's requirements.

The BD 364932 and 364934 3-tube kits include a no-additive tube in addition to the C&S and urinalysis preservative tubes.

This allows multiple specimen types to be prepared from a single urine collection when appropriate.

BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit Comparison

The correct kit depends on your laboratory and specimen requirements.

Product specifications and availability can change. Always verify current BD product information and your laboratory's requirements before ordering or using a urine collection kit.

How Do You Choose the Correct BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Kit?

Start with the testing requirements rather than selecting a kit based only on appearance.

Consider:

• Is the specimen being collected for urinalysis?

• Is a urine culture and sensitivity specimen required?

• Does the laboratory require a preservative or no-additive tube?

• Are multiple types of testing expected from the same collection?

• Does your facility prefer Hemogard or conventional closures?

• What tube volume is required?

• What exact BD catalog number is specified by your laboratory or purchasing department?

If your facility already uses a particular BD product, searching by the manufacturer's six-digit catalog number—such as BD 364957, 364956, 364932 or 364934—is one of the easiest ways to identify the correct product.

BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cup with Integrated Transfer Device

One of the key components of the system is the BD Vacutainer urine collection cup with integrated transfer device.

The device allows compatible evacuated tubes to be filled from the collected urine specimen without manually pouring the urine from the cup into each tube.

BD's urine collection cup has a sterile interior and a screw-cap design. The integrated transfer system supports closed specimen transfer into compatible evacuated tubes.

It is important to note that BD states that the complete urine collection kits themselves are not sterile; rather, the interiors of the appropriate cups and tubes are sterile.

Complete Kits vs. Individual Urine Collection Components

Not every facility needs a complete kit for every collection.

BD also offers individual components and other urine collection configurations, including:

• Urine collection cups

• Urinalysis cup kits

• C&S cup kits

• Urinalysis preservative cup kits

• C&S preservative tubes

• Urinalysis preservative tubes

• No-additive tubes

• Urine transfer products

A complete urine collection kit can be particularly convenient when a facility wants the primary collection and transfer components packaged together.

Bulk components may be preferable for facilities that assemble their own collection configurations or have different specimen-processing requirements.

Benefits of BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits

A pre-kitted closed urine collection system can offer several workflow advantages.

Convenient Pre-Kitted Components

The collection cup, required tubes and cleansing wipe are packaged together, reducing the need to gather separate supplies before collection.

Closed Specimen Transfer

The integrated transfer device allows urine to be transferred into compatible evacuated tubes without manually pouring the specimen between containers.

Standardized Collection

Using consistent kits can help facilities standardize the supplies used during urine specimen collection.

Multiple Testing Options

The 3-tube configurations provide C&S, urinalysis preservative and no-additive tubes from one collection, supporting broader testing capabilities when appropriate.

Specimen Integrity

Closed-system collection and the appropriate use of preservative tubes can help support specimen integrity during handling and transportation when used according to BD and laboratory instructions.

Shop BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits at Beyond Surgical

Beyond Surgical carries BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits, urine collection cups, urine tubes and specimen collection supplies for hospitals, laboratories, physician offices, clinics and other healthcare facilities.

Shop by the exact BD manufacturer catalog number to help ensure you're ordering the appropriate configuration for your facility.

Available configurations may include BD 364957, BD 364956, BD 364932 and BD 364934, along with additional BD Vacutainer urine collection products and accessories.

When comparing products, verify the number and type of tubes included, preservative requirements, draw volumes, closure style, packaging quantity and your receiving laboratory's specimen requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Kits

What is a BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit?

A BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kit combines urine specimen collection and transfer components into a pre-kitted system. Depending on the catalog number, it can include a urine collection cup with integrated transfer device, evacuated urine tubes and a cleansing wipe.

What is the difference between BD 364956 and BD 364957?

Both are 2-tube complete urine collection configurations, but they differ in the urinalysis tube configuration. BD 364957 includes an urinalysis preservative tube, while BD 364956 uses a no-additive urinalysis configuration. Always verify current BD specifications before ordering.

What is the difference between BD 364932 and BD 364934?

Both are 3-tube BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Cup Kits containing C&S, urinalysis preservative and no-additive tubes. BD 364932 uses Hemogard closures, while BD 364934 uses conventional stoppers.

What does C&S mean on a urine collection tube?

C&S means culture and sensitivity. These specimens are associated with microbiological testing to help identify microorganisms and support susceptibility testing when ordered by the healthcare provider.

Are BD Vacutainer urine collection kits sterile?

BD states that the urine collection kits themselves are not sterile. The interiors of the appropriate collection cups and tubes are sterile.

Why use a urine collection cup with an integrated transfer device?

The integrated transfer device allows compatible evacuated urine tubes to be filled from the specimen while maintaining a closed transfer process rather than manually pouring urine into individual tubes.

Can one urine collection be used to fill multiple tubes?

Depending on the collection system, available specimen volume and laboratory requirements, compatible evacuated tubes can be filled from the collection cup. The BD 3-tube Complete Cup Kits are specifically configured with C&S, urinalysis preservative and no-additive tubes to support multiple testing requirements from a single collection when appropriate.

Where can I buy BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits?

Beyond Surgical carries BD Vacutainer Complete Urine Collection Kits for professional healthcare and laboratory use. Browse the collection or search by the exact BD catalog number to find the required configuration.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for general product education and purchasing information only. It is not intended to provide medical, diagnostic or laboratory advice and is not a substitute for BD's current instructions for use, product labeling, your facility's policies or the receiving laboratory's specimen collection, preservation, storage and transportation requirements. Product specifications, availability and manufacturer recommendations may change. Always verify current manufacturer information and laboratory requirements before selecting or using a urine specimen collection product.