February 23, 2026 – BD announced the launch of the BD Vacutainer® Urine Complete Cup Kit, a three-tube collection system that expands and supports broader testing capabilities from a single urine specimen.
The new kit is designed to preserve sample integrity and improve workflow efficiency, while reducing exposure risks for healthcare workers and minimizing the need for repeat patient collections. With an innovative third tube design, clinicians can perform greater testing without manually transferring urine or collecting a new sample, helping reduce contamination risks and supporting safer, more efficient patient care.
Urine testing is a critical, non‑invasive tool for diagnosing conditions such as pregnancy, urinary tract infections, metabolic disorders, and cancer, as well as for assessing kidney function. Contaminated or improperly collected specimens can lead to the wrong result, inappropriate treatment or delayed care. One recent study found that nearly 44 percent of patients with contaminated urine cultures received inappropriate antibiotic therapy, underscoring the clinical impact of preanalytical errors[i]. Closed-system solutions, including products in the BD Vacutainer® Urine Collection portfolio, help minimize contamination risk and improve overall efficiency across the urine specimen management continuum for accurate, timely results.
The BD Vacutainer® Urine Complete Cup Kit features:
- a sterile urine cup and lid with integrated transfer device
- a tube to support culture and sensitivity testing for detecting and identifying bacteria or fungi causing infection
- a tube to support urinalysis testing for general wellness and signs of disease
- a discard tube that contains no additive
- a castile wipe for patient prep prior to providing the sample