A urine collection system provides a method of collecting urine in a safe and ergonomic manner having a handle that extends from the urine collector to enable much more ergonomic positioning during urine collection. The handle is detachable from the urine collector. Also, the urine collection system includes a lid that is configured to fit over the collector opening of the urine collector to prevent spilling of the urine, or contact of the urine during processing. The urine collector includes a container having a collection funnel portion forming the collector opening to the urine collector and a retainer portion, coupled to the collection funnel portion. The collection funnel portion may be detachable from the retainer portion and the retainer portion may be a cup with a threaded lid that is removed to attach the cup to the collection funnel portion.