Globe Scientific 3L Amber 24-Hour Urine Collection Container - 108010 / 108030A

24-hour urine collection requires a container large enough to hold an entire day's output, durable enough for patient home use, and protective enough to preserve sample integrity across wide temperature swings. Globe Scientific's 3-liter amber polyethylene 24-hour collection containers check all three: the 3000mL PE body handles the full physiologic range of adult 24-hour urine output, the amber construction blocks light degradation of photosensitive analytes like catecholamines and porphyrins, and the molded handle provides secure grip for patients transporting a full container from home to the lab.

Available in two cap configurations at the same CS/30 case pack: the standard affixed screwcap (SKU 108030A, $223.00/CS) for labs that open and aliquot manually, and the TransferTop screwcap version (SKU 108010, $271.90/CS) that adds an integrated closed-system vacuum transfer mechanism to the lid — allowing direct transfer of an aliquot from the container into a 3861 vacuum tube without pouring, the same TransferTop workflow used with the 3852 and 3856 collection cups. Both configurations feature molded mL graduations, leak-resistant closures, and upright form factor for efficient refrigerator storage during the collection period.

Features and Benefits

• 3000mL Capacity for Full 24-Hour Collection: The 3-liter volume accommodates the typical adult 24-hour urine output range (800–2500mL) with sufficient headspace to prevent overflow — critical for metabolic, endocrine, and nephrology panels requiring a complete timed urine collection without sample loss.

• Amber PE Construction for Light Protection: The amber polyethylene body shields photosensitive urine analytes — including catecholamines, metanephrines, porphyrins, and vitamin B12 metabolites — from ambient light degradation during home collection and refrigerator storage, maintaining analyte stability across the full 24-hour window.

• Two Cap Configurations: Standard affixed screwcap (108030A) for conventional open-and-aliquot workflows; TransferTop screwcap (108010) for labs using Globe Scientific's closed-system vacuum transfer workflow — same container body, same price tier, same pack size. Choose based on your lab's specimen processing protocol.

• TransferTop Option Enables Closed-System Aliquoting: The 108010 TransferTop screwcap integrates the same vacuum transfer mechanism used in the 3852 and 3856 collection cups — peel the safety label, insert a 3861 vacuum tube into the transfer port, and an aliquot draws directly into the sealed tube without opening the container or pouring, reducing aerosol exposure during the lab processing step.

• Molded Graduations for Volume Verification: Easy-to-read molded graduations on the container body allow lab staff to record total collection volume at receipt — a required measurement for most 24-hour urine assays — without transferring the full specimen or using a separate graduated cylinder.

• Molded Handle and Upright Form Factor: The integrated handle supports patient transport of a full 3L container, and the upright form factor allows stable refrigerator storage throughout the collection period — reducing the risk of tip-over and specimen loss that flat or low-form containers carry when placed on crowded refrigerator shelves.

Specifications

Laboratory Applications

• 24-hour timed urine collection for metabolic and endocrine panels requiring total volume measurement and aliquot submission — creatinine clearance, protein quantitation, catecholamine/metanephrine studies, porphyrins, uric acid, calcium, and electrolyte excretion assays

• Nephrology and hypertension clinic collections requiring amber containers for catecholamine and metanephrine studies where light exposure during the multi-hour home collection period degrades the analytes being quantitated

• Hospital outpatient collection stations that dispatch containers to patients for home use, requiring a robust, leak-resistant, handled container that patients can reliably manage across an entire collection day and transport safely to the lab without spillage

• Labs implementing Globe Scientific's TransferTop closed-system workflow for 24-hour specimen aliquoting — using the 108010 TransferTop screwcap container to eliminate the open-pour aliquot step at container receipt, maintaining biosafety protocol consistency across all urine specimen types

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SKU 108030A and SKU 108010?
Both are identical 3L amber PE 24-hour urine collection containers with affixed PP screwcaps, CS/30 pack, made in Italy. The sole difference is the cap: 108030A has a standard leak-resistant screwcap for conventional open-and-aliquot processing; 108010 adds Globe Scientific's TransferTop vacuum transfer mechanism to the cap, enabling direct closed-system aliquot transfer into a 3861 vacuum tube without opening the container. The 108010 is priced approximately $49 per case higher for the TransferTop upgrade.

Why does a 24-hour urine container need to be amber?
Several high-value urine analytes degrade on exposure to light during the collection period. Catecholamines, metanephrines, porphyrins, and bilirubin metabolites are the most photosensitive — ambient light during a 24-hour home collection can materially reduce their measured concentrations, leading to false-low results. The amber PE body provides light protection throughout the collection window without requiring the patient to store the container in a dark location.

How does the TransferTop screwcap work on the 108010?
The cap functions as a standard screwcap for patient use — it screws onto the container to seal it during collection and transport. Once in the lab, the technician peels back the safety label on the transfer port (built into the cap), inserts a 3861 vacuum tube, and the vacuum draws an aliquot from the container into the sealed tube for analysis — no opening, no pouring.

Can a preservative be added to these containers?
These containers are provided without preservative — a non-preserved container is the correct choice for protocols where the required preservative is added by lab staff at the time of container preparation (before dispatch to the patient). Verify your specific test panel's preservative requirements against Globe Scientific's documentation, as adding an incompatible preservative can compromise multiple analytes in a panel order.

Does the 3L container fit in a standard patient refrigerator?
The upright 3L container is designed for home refrigerator storage throughout the collection period. Its upright form factor is more stable on refrigerator shelves than flat or low-profile designs. Patients should be instructed to store the container upright on a lower shelf and away from food items, per standard 24-hour urine collection patient instructions.

Quality Assurance

Globe Scientific products are manufactured under strict ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of clinical and research laboratories, these products undergo rigorous inspection to ensure consistent performance and reliability.

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