Urine & Stool Specimen Collection Pan, Nurses Hat

A Urine & Stool Specimen Collection Pan, Nurses Hat is a device used in healthcare settings to collect and transport urine and stool samples from patients. It consists of a plastic pan with a handle and a flat, wide base to prevent spills. The pan is labeled with measurement marks for accurate sample collection. The pan is often used in combination with a nurses hat, which is a disposable paper or plastic funnel that attaches to the rim of the pan and helps to direct the urine or stool into the pan. This makes it easier for nurses to collect samples without contamination. Nurses hats can also be used independently to collect urine samples from male patients. Both the collection pan and nurses hat are designed to be disposable after use to prevent the spread of infection.

Purpose: Diagnose GI disorders include studies of stool, urine, and esophageal, gastric, and peritoneal contents as well as percutaneous liver biopsy.

Urine Tests: Urinalysis provides valuable information about hepatic and biliary function. Urinary bilirubin and urobilinogen tests are commonly used to evaluate liver function.

Directions:

1. Lift toilet seat in upright position.
2. Place specimen collection pan inside toilet with with end resting on toilet sides, not touching water.
3. Place toilet back down, resting on top specimen collector sides.
4. Exit the room and have patient void in pan.
5. Collect collection pan for specimen sample testing.
6. Discard specimen pan in proper biohazard disposal container.

Medical Audience: Diagnostic testing, Clinics, Hospitals, Drug testing centers.

Collects urine for testing
Polypropylene and Latex-free
Lightweight and easy to use
Capacity: 32 oz
Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 4 inches

Application areas: Restroom, Toilets, Commodes

• Disposable toilet hat designed to intercept urine and stool specimens before contact with toilet water supports clean, uncontaminated sample collection
• Also widely referred to as a nurse's hat, commode hat, urine hat, stool collection hat, and graduated specimen collector, all refer to the same device
• Graduated markings intended to support direct volume measurement without requiring transfer to a separate graduated cylinder
• Fits standard toilet bowls and commodes  wide rim rests on the toilet sides, stabilised by the lowered toilet seat
• Polypropylene construction; latex-free, intended to support use in allergy-sensitive clinical environments
• Single-use, disposable  intended for discard in a biohazard container after specimen collection
• Suitable for urinalysis, stool specimen collection, drug testing, GI disorder workups, and 24-hour urine collection protocols

• Urinalysis is intended to support the collection of urine specimens for dipstick analysis, microscopy, culture, and sensitivity testing, including urinary bilirubin and urobilinogen measurements used in hepatic and biliary function evaluation
• Stool specimen collection is intended to support collection for occult blood testing, ova and parasite evaluation, bacterial culture, and GI disorder diagnostics
• Drug testing pan format intercepts void above the waterline, removing patient access to toilet water; intended to support standard diversion-prevention protocols in unobserved and observed collection settings
• 24-hour urine collection, 800cc capacity intended to support use as an interim collection vessel before transfer to a larger collection container
• Suitable for use in clinics, hospitals, diagnostic labs, drug testing centres, EMS settings, and long-term care facilities
• Intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals or under the direction of a licensed medical provider

• Single-use only, do not clean or reuse; reuse risks cross-contamination between patients and specimen integrity failure
• Discard in a properly labelled biohazard disposal container immediately after specimen collection. Do not dispose of in standard waste streams
• Latex-free per manufacturer data. Verify with your facility's infection control and allergy management protocols before use
• Do not use if the pan is visibly cracked, deformed, or damaged, compromising structural integrity, risks spills and sample loss
• Ensure correct seating inside the toilet bowl before patient use rim must rest flush on both sides of the bowl; incorrect placement may result in tipping and specimen contamination
• Handle collected specimens using standard PPE in accordance with your facility's infection control protocols, treat all biological specimens as potentially infectious per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard)

• Available for wholesale and bulk purchase through Mountainside Medical, intended for licensed healthcare professionals, clinics, hospitals, EMS teams, drug testing centres, diagnostic labs, and institutional buyers
• Free shipping on US orders over $100, fast delivery across the contiguous United States
• New accounts receive 5% off their first purchase discount applied at checkout
• For volume pricing, case quantity orders, or institutional purchasing inquiries, contact the sales team directly: +1 (888) 687-4334 or sales@mountainside-medical.com
• Licensing requirements: Contact Mountainside Medical to confirm any professional credential requirements applicable to your order

• What is a toilet hat used for in a medical setting?

  A toilet hat, also called a nurses hat, commode hat, urine hat, or specimen collection hat, is a disposable graduated pan placed inside a toilet bowl to collect urine or stool specimens from patients. It sits above the waterline, preventing specimen contamination from toilet water. The graduated markings allow direct volume measurement. It is used in urinalysis, stool diagnostic testing, drug testing, and GI disorder workups.

• What is the difference between a toilet hat and a specimen cup?

  A specimen cup collects a midstream urine void directly from the patient. A toilet hat intercepts the full void inside the toilet bowl before it reaches the water. The key difference is application: toilet hats are necessary for stool collection (where a cup is impractical), for patients unable to produce a clean-catch midstream sample, and in drug testing settings where water access must be restricted. The two are not interchangeable.

• Where can I buy a toilet hat for urine collection?

  Mountainside Medical supplies toilet hats for urine collection to healthcare facilities, clinics, EMS teams, and drug testing centres across the US at wholesale pricing. Orders over $100 ship free. Contact the team at +1 (888) 687-4334 or sales@mountainside-medical.com for bulk or volume pricing inquiries.

• Can the same toilet hat be used for both urine and stool collection?

  Yes. The same commode collection pan is used for both urine and stool specimen collection. For stool collection, the pan intercepts the void cleanly above the waterline, which is the standard method for collecting samples for occult blood testing, culture, and ova and parasite analysis. The product's wide, flat base provides adequate surface area for both collection types.

• Is the Dynarex specimen collector latex-free?

  Yes. Per the manufacturer data, this product is made from polypropylene and is latex-free. Verify compatibility with your facility's allergy management and infection control protocols before use.

• What are the urine hat measurements and capacity?

  The Dynarex commode specimen collector measures 13 x 8 x 4 inches and holds up to 800cc (32 oz). The pan features graduated markings intended to support direct volume measurement without the need for a separate graduated cylinder.

• How should a specimen collection hat be disposed of after use?

  This is a single-use disposable product. After specimen collection, discard the pan in a properly labelled biohazard disposal container in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 and your facility's biohazardous waste disposal protocols. Do not clean or reuse.

• Can I find a toilet hat near me at a pharmacy like CVS?

  Consumer pharmacies occasionally stock single-unit specimen collection pans, but availability is inconsistent and pricing is not structured for clinical or institutional purchasing. Mountainside Medical provides this product at wholesale pricing with fast US shipping, for most healthcare facilities, ordering online with free shipping over $100 is the more reliable and cost-effective option compared to sourcing locally.