Abstract: An apparatus for sanitarily and easily collecting urine or other liquid specimens for testing, including a collection vessel having a handle portion and a cover. The relatively long, narrow dimensions of the collection vessel assure maneuverability. The handle also assists maneuverability, as well as facilitating sanitary collection of the specimen. The easy-to-use cover further ensures that the specimen remains free from contamination after collection, yet the user of the apparatus can readily and sanitarily seal the vessel.