Blood Collection Parameters

The maximum amount of blood that may be withdrawn at one time from this location is 1% of the animal's body weight (e.g., 0.2 ml from a 20 gm adult mouse and 2.0 ml's from a 200 gm adult rat).

Blood can only be collected once per week from one eye. Subsequent bleeds should use alternate eyes.

The maximum number of bleeds for each animal is two bleeds per eye.

If a project requires a greater volume of blood withdrawal, more frequent bleeds or an increase in the total number of bleeds, any change in the parameters listed must be scientifically justified in the IACUC application.

Alternate bleeding sites, such as the saphenous or tail veins, should be considered

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