When collecting a clean-catch midstream urine specimen,a small amount of urine is voided into the toilet before obtaining the specimen to

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The initial voiding helps to flush out microorganisms that may be present in the distal urethra, ensuring that the collected specimen is more representative of the urine in the bladder and less contaminated by external pathogens.

When Collecting a Clean-Catch Midstream Urine Specimen,a Small Amount of Urine