Abstract: A polyp trap comprises a body portion and a top portion sealingly and releasably covering the body portion. A suction entrance passageway in the top portion receives liquid and tissue during examination procedures. A removable tissue collection basket in the body portion has a bottom wall with small drainage openings therein, and a removable screen is positioned in the body portion below the collection basket. A suction discharge passageway in the body portion is located below the removable screen, and the discharge passageway is connected to a suction source for the passage of liquid from the body portion.