A method of collecting a specimen sample and simultaneously dividing the sample into separate portions is presented. The method of the instant invention is comprised of providing a specimen collector comprised of a collection receptacle attached by a connector to at least 2 tubes which lead to at least 2 conduits which in turn empty into separate collection containers expelling a biological specimen into the collection receptacle of the specimen collection device and allowing the biological specimen to flow downward through the device and into separate specimen containers.