OK.....here's a word from someone who actually does have a medical condition called "shy bladder symdrom". In my case....It was horrible trying to do an observe UA. I had to talk to my dr about getting meds that would help ease the problem some. There was a time before I got my meds I thought being sent to the lab would be easier. I didn't think it would be observed, but when I got there I was advised that since it was for probation they had to observe me. So in other words...just because you get sent to the lab for a PO UA doesn't mean you still won't be observed. The only difference was that it costed me out of pocket for lab test done off site and it was free when I did it at the probation office.