Eurogin 2019 - Standardized and volumetric collection of first-void urine for detection of STIs and HPV: A comparison between Colli-Pee® and a standard urine cup
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A properly collected first-void (FV) urine sample is vital for accurate detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV). FV urine contains more DNA as well as other analytes improving diagnostic sensitivity of STIs.
FV urine collection is often still done with a standard urine cup. After the initial flow, patients are asked to interrupt the flow and direct the remaining urine in the toilet. This process is uncomfortable and error-prone. In recent years, collection devices such as Colli-Pee® are developed to facilitate and standardize the volumetric collection of FV urine.
The aim of this study was to:
(1) evaluate the accuracy in volume of FV urine collected using Colli-Pee®, a first-void urine capturing device,
(2) compare the collected volume with a standard urine cup.
Conclusion:
The Colli-Pee® device allows for more accurate and volumetric collection of first-void urine (20 mL or 10 mL) compared to a standard urine cup, highlighting the importance of a collection device for sample collection. This way Colli-Pee® enables reliable urinary HPV and STI testing.