diff --git a/test/functional/db_test.rb b/test/functional/db_test.rb
index 5c3f13d734..048739b027 100644
--- a/test/functional/db_test.rb
+++ b/test/functional/db_test.rb
@@ -65,7 +65,8 @@ def test_get_and_drop_collection
 
     db.create_collection(:foo)
     assert db.collection(:foo)
-    assert db.drop_collection(:foo)
+    # Use a string because of SERVER-16260
+    assert db.drop_collection('foo')
   end
 
   def test_logger