Terminology

Void Containers

• A 'container' that is used temporarily to collect a void that is added to a interval collection (storage) container.

• These void containers are barcoded to ensure that the right void goes with the right interval collection container for the right subject.

• Sometimes the same void container is used in an interval, or, new void containers are used for each void. 

Interval Collection (Storage) Containers

• These are the interval container 'jugs' that are used to store the void in (for the fridge, etc).

• The number of needed collection containers for an interval is unknown. If a subject is voiding a lot, they may need to add several collection containers to an interval.
  

Start Interval

Within Data Collection:

1. Scan Start Event barcode label on pooling container to open event (or open event manually > Interval PK Start form)

2. Scan subject wristband to verify correct subject

3. Scan Container Start Barcode again

   • Container is confirmed to belong to the subject for that collection interval

   • Document the start date/time of interval  

4. Store container for use within the interval

ClinSpark Video Walkthrough

Collect Urine Void in Interval

Within Data Collection:

1. Scan subject wristband

2. Press “Add New” within form to add a new void

3. Scan urinal (void container) as applicable

   • Void container is confirmed to belong to the subject for that interval collection

4. Subject voids and time of collection is documented 

4. Scan barcode on interval collection container

5. Scan urinal or hat as applicable 

ClinSpark Video Walkthrough

Pooling Void Container into Interval Collection Container

1. Pooling (Interval Collection) Container is confirmed to match the urinal (void container) for that interval collection for that subject.

2. Poor freshly voided urine into the pooling container

3. Place the pooling container into the fridge

4. Rinse and retain the urinal for the next void OR

A new void container is provided each time a subject voids

Repeat as necessary until the end of the interval.

End Interval

	ClinSpark Menu	Process
1	Data Collection	Scan Stop Event label on pooling container to open event (or open event manually)
2	Data Collection	Scan subject wristband Container is confirmed to belong to the subject for that collection interval Document interval end date/time
3	Data Collection	Measure volume of total amount of urine collected in the interval and record this on the Stop Event form Mix pooled collection thoroughly
4	Sample Processing	Scan Stop Event label
5	Sample Processing	Scan urine aliquot tubes for the interval
6	Sample Processing	Transfer applicable quantities of urine to the urine aliquot containers.
7	Sample Processing	Using the scanner at each step, pack the aliquots into appropriate containers and place them in the applicable freezer.