Apparatuses and methods for segregating tissue samples for multiple diagnostic modalities

A biopsy container apparatus for recovering solid tissue and dislodged cells (“D-cells”) from a biopsy, the biopsy container apparatus comprising:

• a sample collection container including a reagent;
• a basket sieve configured for removable attachment at least partially within the sample collection container, the basket sieve including a sieve surface configured to pass the D-cells from the biopsy but not the solid tissue from the biopsy;
• and
• a removable container configured for removable attachment to the sample collection container, the removable container including a solution.

A method of recovering solid tissue and dislodged cells (“D-cells”) from a biopsy using a biopsy container apparatus including a removable container, a basket sieve and a sample collection container, the method comprising:

• depositing the solid tissue and the D-cells from the biopsy into a solution within the removable container;
• removing the removable container from the basket sieve and the sample collection container;
• pouring the solid tissue, the D-cells and the solution into the basket sieve while the basket sieve is located within the sample collection container;
• removing the basket sieve with the solid tissue from the sample collection container;
• placing the basket sieve with the solid tissue into a sealed container for tissue processing;
• and
• sealing a mixture including the D-cells, the solution and the reagent for diagnostic testing.