VIAL USEABLE IN TISSUE EXTRACTION PROCEDURES

摘要

Disclosed is a device useful for preserving tissue samples after extraction from human or animal patients. The device includes a blade for taking a tissue sample, the blade being coupled to a sealing cap which mates to one end of a container. A retrieval port is also disclosed for extracting fluids from the container. Methods are also disclosed by which tissue samples may be taken and prepared for storage, processing, culture, or other analysis.