GB2576743A - Sample collection apparatus and method - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
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- A61B10/0038—Devices for taking faeces samples; Faecal examination devices
Abstract
An apparatus for obtaining a stool or urine sample from a person comprises a body portion 2 which can be attached to a toilet bowl 14, allowing the toilet seat 16 to be lowered over the apparatus. The body portion 2 includes a sample collection receptacle 6 and attachment means 8a for attaching the body portion 2 to the toilet bowl 14. The sample container 6 may be detachable from the body portion 2. The attachment means 8a may be suction cups. A storage device for the body portion may be provided.
Description
Sample Collection Apparatus and Method
Field of the invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for collecting samples, particularly, but not exclusively, stool and/or urine samples. The present invention also relates to a kit of parts and a method of collecting a stool and/or urine sample. Other aspects of the invention will become apparent from a reading of the present application.
Background to the invention
Collecting a stool and/or urine sample outside of a medical setting can be unpleasant, unhygienic and cumbersome, which reduces the number of people that are willing and able to take part in a home screening test for diseases such as, for example, bowel cancer.
In order to increase the number of people that take part in home screening tests, it is desirable to provide an apparatus for collecting a stool and/or urine sample that can be easily used outside of a medical setting by an untrained user. Furthermore, it is desirable to provide an apparatus for collecting a stool and/or urine sample that could be easily cleaned, transported and stored for subsequent use. Moreover, it is desirable to provide an apparatus for collecting a stool and/or urine sample that could be used reliably and hygienically.
The inventor has appreciated the shortcomings in known apparatus for, and methods of collecting stool and/or urine samples.
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample from a person, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to a toilet.
The apparatus may be configured to obtain a human bodily fluid sample. It should be understood that the term human bodily fluid includes faecal matter, urine, blood, saliva, and any fluid originating from inside the human body. The term stool sample used herein should be understood to mean faecal sample.
The apparatus may comprise a sample collection receptacle. The sample collection receptacle may be a stool and/or urine sample collection receptacle.
The body portion may be removably attachable to the toilet. The body portion may be temporarily attachable to the toilet. The body portion, when attached to the toilet, may be configured to allow its position to be adjusted relative to the toilet. In this arrangement, the vertical and/or the horizontal positioning of the sample collection receptacle within the toilet bowl can be adjusted.
The attachment means of the body portion may comprise one or more toilet attachment members for attaching it to the toilet. The attachment means may comprise two attachment members. The attachment means may comprise four attachment members. The attachment means may comprise a plurality of attachment members. The attachment member(s) may be slidably attachable to the toilet. In this arrangement, sliding the attachment members along a surface of the toilet results in movement of the body portion relative to the toilet, which allows the position of the sample collection receptacle to be adjusted relative to the toilet.
The attachment members may be made from a resilient material. The attachment members may be resilient members. The attachment members may be made from a plastics material. The attachment members may be made from polyvinylchloride (PVC). The attachment members may be made from silicone. The attachment members may be suction cups, or the like. The attachment members may be flexible members.
The attachment members may be connected to the body portion.
The attachment members and the body portion may be integrally formed. The attachment members may be formed separately to the body portion. The attachment members and the body portion may be made from the same material.
The body portion may comprise one or more attachment member connecting portions. The attachment member connecting portions may be one or more apertures, orifices, holes, cut-away portions, or the like, in the body portion. The attachment members may be configured to engage with the attachment member connecting portions by an interference fit therewith.
The body portion may comprise one or more arm portions. The one or more arm portions may be attachable to the toilet. The one or more attachment members may be locatable on the one or more arm portions of the body portion. The, or each, arm portion may comprise one or more attachment members. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be longitudinal members. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be flexible members. The one or more arm portions may be located at opposite ends of the body portion. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be planar members. The attachment means may comprise a plurality of attachment members, wherein at least two of the attachment members are located diametrically opposite each other. The body portion may comprise two or more diametrically opposed arm portions. The attachment means may comprise a plurality of attachment members, wherein at least two of the attachment members are located on opposite sides of the body portion. Each arm portion of the body portion may comprise a plurality of attachment members. The, or each, arm portion may be configured to wrap at least partially around a portion of the toilet, or the toilet bowl. The one or more arm portions may be resilient members. The one or more arm portions may be elastic members. The body portion and the one or more arm portions may be integrally formed. The one or more arm portions may be substantially elongate members. The one or more arm portions may be moveable between a first position in which the attachment members are disengaged from the toilet, and a second position in which the attachment members are engaged with the toilet.
The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be attachable to a toilet bowl. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be attachable to a sidewall of the toilet bowl. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be attachable to a surface of the toilet. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be attachable to a ceramic surface of the toilet. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be attachable to an outer surface of the toilet.
The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be configured to be attachable to the wall portions of the toilet bowl. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be configured to be attachable to the outer side wall portions of the toilet bowl. The one or more arm portions of the body portion may be configured to be attachable to opposite side walls of the toilet bowl. That is, the body portion may be configured to be attachable across the open upper portion of the toilet bowl, such that one side of the body portion is attached to a first side wall of the toilet bowl and the other side of the body portion is attached to a second side wall of the toilet bowl.
The body portion may be configured to secure the sample collection receptacle. The body portion may be configured to support the sample collection receptacle. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be configured to secure the sample collection receptacle to the body portion. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be configured to receive and/or support the sample collection receptacle.
The body portion may be configured to receive and engage the sample collection receptacle in an interference fit. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be configured to receive and engage the sample collection receptacle in an interference fit.
The apparatus may be configured to present the sample collection receptacle substantially within the toilet bowl. The apparatus may be configured to suspend the sample collection receptacle substantially within the toilet bowl. The body portion may be configured to be attachable across the open upper portion of the toilet bowl, such that one side of the body portion is attached to a first side wall of the toilet bowl and the other side of the body portion is attached to a second side wall of the toilet bowl, such that the sample collection receptacle is locatable at the open upper portion of the toilet bowl. In this arrangement, the apparatus is configured to present the sample collection receptacle substantially within the toilet bowl.
The body portion may be a substantially planar member. The body portion may be a substantially elongate member. The body portion may be a flexible member. The body portion may be made from a flexible material. The body portion may be made from a plastics material. The body portion may be a resilient member. The body portion may be an elastic member. The body portion may be made from a resilient material. The body portion may be made from an elastic material. The body portion may be made from a polymer material. The body portion may comprise silicone. The body portion may be made from silicone.
The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be a hole, an aperture, an opening, an orifice, a cut-away portion, or the like, in the body portion. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be substantially circular, or oval, shaped. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be located between the arm portions of the body portion. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be located substantially in the centre of the body portion. At least one dimension of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be comparable to at least one dimension of the sample collection receptacle. The shape of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion may be at least partially complimentary in shape to the shape of an outer portion of the sample collection receptacle.
The sample collection receptacle may be a bowl, a pot, a container, a vessel, or the like. The sample collection receptacle may be biodegradable. The sample collection receptacle may be made from pulped paper. The sample collection receptacle may be made substantially from recyclable material. The sample collection receptacle may have a circular cross section along any point on its longitudinal axis.
The sample collection receptacle may be substantially impermeable to fluids. The sample collection receptacle may be configured to receive and store bodily fluid.
The body portion may comprise a fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism may be configured to secure a first part of the body portion to a second part of the body portion. The fastening mechanism may be a snap fit connector, or the like.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a kit of parts comprising:
an apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to a toilet; and a sample collection receptacle.
The kit of parts may be a stool and/or urine sample testing kit. The kit of parts may be a bowel cancer testing, or screening kit.
The kit of parts may comprise a storage device for storing the body portion therein. The storage device may be a bag, a pouch, a satchel, or the like.
The storage device may be sealable. The storage device may be hermetically sealable. The storage device may be a vacuum sealer bag, or the like. The storage device may comprise a slider for sealing the housing.
Embodiments of the second aspect of the present invention may include one or more features of the first aspect of the present invention or its embodiments. Similarly, embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention may include one or more features of the second aspect of the present invention or its embodiments.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of collecting a stool and/or urine sample from a person, the method comprising the steps of:
(i) providing a kit of parts comprising:
an apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to a toilet; and a sample collection receptacle.
(ii) attaching the body portion to the toilet;
(iii) placing the sample collection receptacle in the sample collection receptacle receiving portion of the body portion;
(iv) providing a stool and/or urine sample to the sample collection receptacle;
(v) removing the sample collection receptacle from the sample collection receptacle receiving portion of the body portion; and (vi) removing the apparatus from the toilet.
The method may comprise the step of tensioning, or stretching, the body portion prior to attaching it to the toilet. The method may comprise the step of tensioning, or stretching, the body portion across the toilet bowl prior to attaching it to the toilet. The method may comprise the step of tensioning, or stretching, the body portion across the open part of the toilet bowl, prior to attaching it to the toilet.
Embodiments of the third aspect of the present invention may include one or more features of the first, and/or second aspects of the present invention or their embodiments. Similarly, embodiments of the first and/or second aspects of the present invention may include one or more features of the third aspect of the present invention or its embodiments.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided an apparatus for obtaining a sample of bodily fluid from a person, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to toilet.
Embodiments of the fourth aspect of the present invention may include one or more features of the first, second and/or third aspects of the present invention or their embodiments. Similarly, embodiments of the first, second, and/or third aspects of the present invention may include one or more features of the fourth aspect of the present invention or its embodiments.
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Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample from a person according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of Fig. 1; and
Fig. 3 is a top view of the apparatus of Fig. 2.
Description of preferred embodiments
With reference to Fig. 1, an apparatus 1 for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample from a person is illustrated. The apparatus 1 includes a body portion 2, which includes a sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 and attachment means 8 for attaching the body portion to a toilet 14. The apparatus 1 also includes a sample collection receptacle 6, which in this embodiment is a bowl 6. Other types of sample collection receptacle 6 could be used, such as a pot, a container, a vessel, or the like.
The bowl 6 is suitable for obtaining a human bodily fluid sample, and it should be understood that the term human bodily fluid includes faecal matter, urine, blood, saliva, and any fluid originating from inside the human body. The apparatus 1 depicted in Fig. 1 is an apparatus 1 for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample and may be used as a bowel cancer testing, or screening kit. However, it should be understood that the apparatus 1 could be used in other ways, such as in testing or screening for other diseases and health issues.
The body portion 2 is designed to be attached to the toilet 14. Attachment means 8 are provided with the body portion 2, which in this embodiment are four suction cups 8a (example toilet attachment members 8a). As shown in Fig. 2, the suction cups 8a are for attaching the body portion 2 to the toilet 14, although in the alternative embodiment shown in Fig. 2, two suction cups 8a are used. It should be understood that alternative attachment means 8 may be used. Similarly, it should be understood that any number of attachment members 8a could be used, and other types of attachment members 8a could be used. For example, depending on the size and type of toilet 14, it may be desirable to use a different attachment means 8. Furthermore, it may be desirable to vary the position of the attachment means 8 with respect to the body portion 2 and/or the toilet 14.
As shown in Fig. 1, the bowl 6 is configured to receive and store bodily fluid, which in this embodiment is a biodegradable bowl 6 made from pulped paper. Other types of sample collection receptacle 6 could be used, such as a pot, a container, a vessel, or the like. As the sample collection receptacle 6 is disposable, it is advantageously made substantially from recyclable material. It will be appreciated that a reuseable sample collection receptacle 6 could be used in place of a disposable sample collection receptacle 6.
As best shown in Fig. 1, the sample collection receptacle 6 is bowl-shaped and has a base portion 6a that has a smaller diameter than the open top portion 6b. The bowl 6 therefore has several circular cross sections along any point on its longitudinal axis 6c. The sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is designed to receive and engage with the sample collection receptacle 6. In some embodiments, the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 may engage with at least a part of the outer surface of the sample collection receptacle 6. It does so by an interference fit against the outer wall portion 6d of the sample collection receptacle 6. In yet further embodiments, it will be appreciated that the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 and the sample collection receptacle 6 could be configured to fit together in a snap fit connection, or the like.
As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the body portion 2 is removably attachable to the toilet 14, and particularly the toilet bowl 14a by way of the toilet attachment members 8a. In the embodiments depicted in Figs. 1 and 2, the body portion 2 can be easily attached to, and unattached from, an outer surface 14b of the toilet 14. Furthermore, when the body portion 2 is attached to the toilet 14, it is configured to allow its position to be adjusted relative to the toilet 14. This is because the suction cups 8a are slidably connectable to the outer surface 14b of the toilet 14, which allows the body portion 2 to be moved relative to the toilet 14 by sliding the suction cups 8a along the outer surface 14b of the toilet 14. In this arrangement, the vertical and/or the horizontal positioning of the bowl 6 within the toilet bowl 14a can be adjusted. As will be described in more detail below, this allows the bowl 6 to be positioned such that the bowl 6 does not protrude too far above a toilet seat 16, and so that the bowl 6 can be positioned approximately in the centre of the opening 14c of the toilet bowl 14a.
In the embodiments shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the attachment members 8a are flexible, resilient members made from polyvinylchloride (PVC). However, it should be appreciated that in some embodiments the attachment members 8a could be integrally formed with the body portion 2. Furthermore, the attachment members 8a could be made from other materials, such as silicone.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the body portion 2 includes four attachment member connecting portions 10, which in this embodiment are holes 10. The suction cups 8a are configured to engage with the attachment member connecting portions 10 by an interference fit therewith. It should be understood that in some embodiments, the apparatus 1 may be supplied with the suction cups 8a connected to the body portion 2, or with the suction cups 8a pre-engaged with the holes 10. It should also be understood that the body portion 2 may include an integrally formed attachment means 8, such as integrally formed suction cups 8a.
It should be understood that in some embodiments, the attachment member connecting portions 10 could be one or more apertures, orifices, holes, cut-away portions, or the like, in the body portion 2.
As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the body portion 2 includes two flexible, planar arm portions 12 that are attachable to the toilet 14 by way of the suction cups 8a being located on the arm portions 12. In the embodiments illustrated and described here, the arm portions 12 are located diametrically opposite each other. This allows the arm portions 12 to be connected to opposing sides of the side walls of the toilet 14. Each arm portion 12 is configured to wrap around a part of the toilet bowl 14a. As described in more detail below, the arm portions 12 are resilient members, which allows the body portion 2 to be tensioned across the toilet bowl 14a prior to attachment to the side walls thereof.
The arm portions 12 are moveable between a first position, shown in Fig. 1, in which the attachment members 8a are disengaged from the toilet 14, and a second position, shown in Fig. 2, in which the attachment members 8a are engaged with the toilet 14.
In the embodiments illustrated and described here, the body portion 2 and the arm portions 12 are integrally formed and are flexible members.
However, it should be understood that in some embodiments only the arm portions 12 are flexible members. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the arm portions 12 and the body portion 2 may be separately formed.
As best shown in Figs. 2 and 3, the body portion 2 is attachable to a toilet bowl 14a, particularly an outer surface 14b of the toilet bowl 14a. The body portion 2 is attachable to a ceramic surface of the toilet 14.
In the embodiments depicted here, the body portion 2 is configured to be attachable to opposite side walls of the toilet bowl 14a, such that it is attachable across the opening 14c of the toilet bowl 14a, such that one side of the body portion 2 is attached to a first side wall of the toilet bowl 14a and the other side of the body portion 2 is attached to a second side wall of the toilet bowl 14a. As described in more detail below, in use, the body portion 2 is typically tensioned across the opening 14c of the toilet bowl 14a.
Once attached to the toilet 14, the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is configured to receive, secure and support the sample collection receptacle 6. In this arrangement, the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is configured to receive and engage the sample collection receptacle 6 in an interference fit.
As best shown in Fig. 2, the apparatus 1 is configured to present the sample collection receptacle 4 substantially within the toilet bowl 14a, and is configured to suspend the sample collection receptacle 4 substantially within the toilet bowl 14a.
It is desirable to be able to clean and efficiently store and/or transport the apparatus 1. Therefore, the body portion 2 is a substantially flexible planar member. In the embodiment illustrated and shown here, the body portion 2 is made from silicone, which allows it to be cleaned in an efficient manner.
In the embodiments illustrated and described here, the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is an aperture in the body portion 2. However, it should be understood that the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 could be a hole, an opening, an orifice, a cut-away portion, or the like, in the body portion 2.
The sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is substantially circular shaped and is located between the arm portions 12.
As shown in Fig. 1, the diameter of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is comparable to the outer diameter of at least part of the sample collection receptacle 6, and the shape of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 is complimentary in shape to part of the outer shape of the sample collection receptacle 6. In some embodiments, the shape of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 could be at least partially complimentary in shape to the shape of an outer portion the sample collection receptacle 6. For example, in some embodiments the outer surface of the sample collection receptacle 6 may only be in contact with a part of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4.
The body portion comprises a fastening mechanism 18 configured to secure a first part of the body portion 2 to a second part of the body portion 2. In the embodiments illustrated and described here, the fastening mechanism 18 is a snap fit connector, although it will be appreciated that other fastening mechanisms 18 could be used. The fastening mechanism 18 allows the body portion 2 to be efficiently stored when not in use.
The apparatus 1 includes a storage device 13 for storing the body portion 2 therein. The storage device 13 is typically a sealable bag, a pouch, a satchel, or the like.
With reference to Fig. 1, a kit of parts 1a is shown, the kit 1a including the apparatus 1 for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample. The apparatus 1 includes a body portion 2 having a sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4.
As illustrated in Fig. 1, the apparatus 1 is configured to receive a bowl 6 (an example of a sample collection receptacle 6), which is placed in the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4. Together, the apparatus 1 and the bowl 6 form a kit of parts 1a according to the present invention.
An example of how the apparatus 1 is typically used will now be given.
Initially, the body portion 2 of the apparatus 1a is placed across the opening 14c ofthe toilet bowl 14a and tension is applied to the body portion 2. However, it should be appreciated that the apparatus 1 can be used without applying tension in this way.
Next, the body portion 2 is attached to the outer surface 14b of the toilet bowl 14a using the attachment means 8, which in the embodiments depicted here are either two or four suction cups 8a present on the arm portions 12 ofthe body portion 2. The position ofthe body portion 2 relative to the toilet bowl 14a can be adjusted by slidably moving the attachment members 8a across the outer surface 14b of the toilet bowl
14a. This can be done either before, or after the placement of the sample collection receptacle 6 in the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 of the body portion 2.
Once the position of the body portion 2 has been adjusted, typically the sample collection receptacle 6 is then placed within the sample collection receptacle receiving portion 4 of the body portion 2. Further adjustment of the body portion 2 relative to the toilet 14 may be necessary in order to set the sample collection receptacle 6 at the correct vertical and horizontal io position.
Next, the toilet seat 16 can be lowered, as best shown in Fig. 2, and the apparatus 1 can be used for its intended purpose.
It should be understood that the kit 1a can be used in a similar manner.
Modifications may be made to the foregoing embodiments within the scope of the present invention.
Claims (25)
1. An apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample from a person, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to a toilet.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body portion is removably attachable to the toilet.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the attachment means of the body portion comprises one or more toilet attachment members.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the attachment member(s) are flexible members.
5. The apparatus of claim 3 or claim 4 wherein the attachment member(s) are slidably attachable to the toilet.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the body portion is configured such that sliding the attachment members along a surface of the toilet results in movement of the body portion relative to the toilet, which allows the position of the sample collection receptacle to be adjusted relative to the toilet.
7. The apparatus of any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the attachment member(s) are suction cups.
8. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the body portion comprises one or more arm portions.
9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the one or more arm portions are attachable to the toilet.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 or claim 9, wherein the attachment members are locatable on the one or more arm portions of the body portion.
11. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the one or more arm portions of the body portion are flexible members.
12. The apparatus of any one of claims 3 to 11, wherein the attachment means comprises a plurality of attachment members, wherein at least two of the attachment members are located diametrically opposite each other.
13. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 12, wherein the body portion comprises two or more diametrically opposed arm portions.
14. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the, or each, arm portion is configured to wrap around a part of the toilet, or the toilet bowl.
15. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 14, wherein the one or more arm portions are resilient members.
16. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 15, wherein the body portion and the one or more arm portions are integrally formed.
17. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the body portion is configured to be attachable across the open upper portion of the toilet bowl, such that one side of the body portion is attached to a first side wall of the toilet bowl and the other side of the body portion is attached to a second side wall of the toilet bowl.
18. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the body portion is configured to secure the sample collection receptacle.
19. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the body portion is configured to receive and engage the sample collection receptacle in an interference fit.
20. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sample collection receptacle receiving portion is a hole, an aperture, an opening, an orifice, or a cut-away portion in the body portion.
21. The apparatus of any one of claims 8 to 20, wherein the sample collection receptacle receiving portion is located between the arm portions of the body portion.
22. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein at least one dimension of the aperture of the sample collection receptacle receiving portion is comparable to at least one dimension of the sample collection receptacle.
23. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sample collection receptacle is a bowl, a pot, a container, or a vessel.
24. The apparatus of any preceding claim, wherein the sample collection receptacle is substantially impermeable to fluids.
25. A kit of parts comprising:
an apparatus for obtaining a stool and/or urine sample, the apparatus comprising:
a body portion, the body portion having:
a sample collection receptacle receiving portion; and attachment means for attaching the body portion to a toilet; and a sample collection receptacle.
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