An apparatus for receiving biological specimens, the apparatus being introducible into a laser microdissection device for laser microdissection of a biological specimen, includes a first element having a first opening extending from a first side to a second side of the first element. A second element is provided having a second opening extending from a third side to a fourth side of the second element. The second opening is closed at the third side. The second element is disposed relative to the first element so that the first opening is aligned with the second opening. A layer is disposed between the first and second elements, the layer being designed to receive the biological specimen thereon and being capable of being cut through by laser light in a laser microdissection operation so that a portion of the biological specimen is received in the second opening so as to remain inside the apparatus.