Abstract: One embodiment of a multifunction aspiration biopsy device includes a hub having a chamber for receiving a collected specimen, a vacuum source in communication with the hub chamber, a needle detachable from the hub and having an outlet in communication with the hub chamber, and a cover extending over a portion of the needle outlet for directing a specimen collected through the needle into the hub chamber in a direction that differs from a longitudinal axis of the needle. The hub chamber with collected specimen may be separated from the vacuum source and the needle and the specimen may be triaged within the hub chamber. Various embodiments of a collection container for receiving used needles are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method that may be used for collecting target cells or tissue and preparing a cell block are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for preparing a cytoblock includes an instrument and a series of associated supplies. The instrument provides all of the mechanical instrumentation necessary for preparation of the cytoblock in a single piece of laboratory equipment. In one embodiment, the instrument includes a centrifuge, a supernatant and moisture removal device, an incubation chamber, and a mixing device. The associated supplies may be provided in the form of a kit and include a centrifuge tube containing a fixative, a matrix container containing a matrix material, a transfer tube, a tamping device, a tissue cassette, an embedding tray, and an embedding block. A method of preparing a cytoblock using the kit. The cytoblock can include a single cell population, or can include several distinct cell populations.