A device for removing tissue from a patient during a biopsy procedure utilizinga biopsy collection device is provided. The biopsy collection device (100) includesa body portion (120) configured for attachment to an endoscope (10) and a receptacleportion (130) configured to retain a portion of tissue removed from a target siteduring the biopsy procedure. The biopsy collection device further includesa passageway (129) configured to receive a biopsy sampling device, such as a pairof forceps, passing through the endoscope to the target site.
