The invention provides a stool sample collection device to be mounted on a toilet seat for receiving a stool sample from a person, the stool sample collecting device comprises an elongate sheet of foldable material provided with multiple adhesive pads for securing the elongate sheet to the toilet seat. According to the invention, the stool sample collecting device is configured to provide a stable platform for receiving and supporting a stool sample. Therefore, the elongate sheet comprises a central strip and two lateral strips, which central strip extends in the longitudinal direction of the elongate sheet, and which lateral strips are located adjacent to and adjoining the central strip. A fold is present in the elongate sheet as a joint between each lateral strip and the central strip.
