Apparatus for automatic separation and collection of fluid

An apparatus for collection of multiple samples of a fluid stream, the apparatus comprising:

• a plurality of fluid collection containers arranged to receive separate portions of the fluid stream in a temporal sequence;
• a seal mechanism provided on each fluid collection container, each seal being configured to close a respective fluid collection container when filled by a portion of the fluid stream and to cause the fluid stream to flow to the next fluid collection container in the sequence;
• a tubing configured to receive the fluid stream, the tubing having a plurality of connection ports, each of the fluid collection containers being detachably connectable to a respective one of the tubing connection ports;
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• a housing configured to hold the tubing having the plurality of connection ports, the housing having a sloped upper surface for receiving the fluid stream and an inlet for directing the fluid stream to the tubing;
• wherein the plurality of fluid collection containers are arranged to separately collect at least a beginning portion of the fluid stream, a mid-portion of the fluid stream and an end-portion of the fluid stream.