TY - JOUR T1 - How to… collect urine samples from young children JF - Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition JO - Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed SP - 164 LP - 171 DO - 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317237 VL - 105 IS - 3 AU - Jonathan Kaufman Y1 - 2020/06/01 UR - http://ep.bmj.com/content/105/3/164.abstract N2 - Urine samples are commonly collected from young children to diagnose or exclude urinary tract infections, but collection from precontinent children is challenging. Each collection method has advantages and limitations. Non-invasive methods (urine pads, bags, clean catch) are convenient but can be time-consuming and are limited by sample contamination. Voiding stimulation methods (bladder-lumbar stimulation, Quick-Wee) can expedite clean catch collection. Invasive methods (catheter, suprapubic aspiration) can be more reliable, but require expertise to perform and cause pain for the child. This article reviews each collection method, and describes collection procedures, indications and strategies to optimise success and reduce contamination. ER -