Device and Method for the Collection of a Urine Sample

A urinary catheter having a urine sample collector, comprising:

• an axially extending body having a lumen defining a channel through which urine can flow from a first to a second end thereof;
• a generally radial opening extending through the axially extending body from the lumen to a point externally of the lumen;
• and
• a urine collector for receiving urine surrounding the generally radial opening externally of the axially extending body;
• whereby, the urine collector is able to receive a urine sample from urine flowing through the channel defined by the lumen in the axially extending body.

A device for testing a urine sample, comprising:

• an axially extending body having a lumen defining a main channel through which urine can flow from a first end to a second end thereof;
• at least one opening extending through the axially extending body from the lumen to a point externally of the lumen;
• and
• a collector for receiving urine surrounding the at least one opening extending through the axially extending body;
• whereby, the collector is able to receive a urine sample from urine flowing through the channel defined by the lumen in the axially extending body.

A method for the collection of a urine sample, comprising the steps of:

• providing a channel through which urine can flow from a first end to a second end thereof;
• forming an opening in the channel at a point between the first and the second end thereof;
• covering the opening with a member which permits urine to pass through the opening after contact with urine for a period of time;
• locating a collector externally of the channel so as to be in operative association with the opening;
• and
• causing urine to flow through the channel for the period of time until the member permits urine to pass through the opening;
• whereby, the collector is capable of receiving a urine sample which is not from the initial flow of urine.