Which color-coded waste container is used for biopsies and body parts?

• A. Red anatomical waste
• B. Blue general waste
• C. Yellow bag with stripe
• D. Green recycling

Answer: (A)

Color-coding in healthcare waste streams is used to separate different risk and disposal pathways. Biopsies and body parts are human tissue and must be handled as anatomical waste, which is designated for special disposal to prevent any risk of contamination or disease transmission. In many systems, the container for this anatomical waste is red, signaling that the contents require controlled handling and disposal by approved services (often incineration) in line with regulations. Other streams like blue for general waste, a yellow bag with a stripe for certain hazardous or infectious wastes, and green for recycling do not address the tissue-specific safety and regulatory needs of biopsies.