A safe and simple technique for obtaining cerebrospinal fluid from rabbits.
A safe and simple method for obtaining cerebrospinal fluid from the anesthetized rabbit was accomplished by cannulating the fourth ventricle. Cerebrospinal fluid (1.5--2.0 ml) was obtained for laboratory analysis. The procedure could be repeated at 2--3 day intervals without  detrimental effects.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid*