Device and method for split saliva collection and testing

A bodily fluid sample device comprising:

• a wand body having an elongate configuration;
• the wand body having a first body portion and a second body portion, the wand body being initially unitary but having a separation line so that the first body portion and second body portion can be separated from one another;
• a first collection pad located on the first body portion and a second collection pad located on the second body portion, the first collection pad and the second collection pad being adjacent to one another near a first end of the wand body;
• each of the first body portion and the second body portion having a respective first wicking element and a second wicking element in fluid communication with the respective first collection pad and the second collection pad, the wicking elements providing a visual indication that a sample is present at a respective first and second indicator window.

A method of collecting a saliva sample from a user, the method comprising steps of:

• providing a bodily fluid collection device having an elongate wand body with a first body portion and a second body portion having respective collection pads, the wand body being configured so that the first body portion and second body portion can be separated from one another;
• collecting a sample at the collection pads;
• determining if the sample is sufficient;
• if the sample is sufficient, separating the first body portion from the second body portion;
• and
• separately storing the first body portion and the second body portion.