Collection of peritoneal exudate cells from small laboratory animals.
A simple method for the collection of peritoneal cells from small laboratory animals is described. Peritoneal exudates were induced by either caseinate or glycogen, and the cells were retrieved through a closed system. The technique permitted repeated studies on individual animals and yielded consistently sterile cell suspensions.
D000818:Animals; D000830:Animals, Laboratory; D001202:Ascitic Fluid / Q000166:cytology*; D002469:Cell Separation / Q000379:methods*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D051381:Rats