title: Pericutaneous phlebotomy and intravenous injection in the guinea pig.
abstract: Rapid and repetitious blood collections or intravenous injection were accomplished in the guinea pig via the lateral metatarsal vein. One person could perform the procedure by using an abdominal hold on the animal. There was no morbidity or mortality.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000098:blood supply; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000662:veterinary; D014680:Veins