A 25-year-old woman has been instructed to provide a midstream clean catch urine sample for a urinalysis. When explaining the procedure, which of the following is the essential step the medical assistant should emphasize to ensure the sample is not contaminated?
Urinate a small amount into the toilet before catching the midstream urine in the container
Fill the container to the top to ensure there is enough urine for testing
Hold the container at least six inches away from the body to avoid splashback
Clean the sample container with soap and water before use