Patent ID: 8485986

Claim:
biopsy sample collection device, comprising: a filter housing, comprising: a proximal portion having a proximal port configured for fluid communication with an aspiration device; a distal portion having a distal port configured for fluid communication with a lumen positioned within a body of a patient; the proximal and distal portions coupleable to each other and defining a chamber volume therein, such that the distal port and proximal port are in fluid communication with each other; and a filter disposed within the chamber volume, the filter having a base, side walls and an open end, wherein the base and side walls define a collection volume configured for collecting biopsy sample therein as fluid flows from the distal port through the collection volume and to the proximal port; wherein the distal portion and the proximal portion are removable from each other, and the distal port is configured to be coupled to the proximal port, such that the distal portion is a stand upon which the proximal portion rests after collection of the biopsy sample.