Guinea pig percutaneous femoral blood sampling technic using a new restraining device.
A new method was described for repetitive blood sampling of guinea pigs via percutaneous puncture of the femoral vessels. Either manual immobilization of the animal or a specially designed restraining board was used. This method did not endanger the animal and required neither anesthesia, surgical skill, nor special equipment.
D000818:Animals; D001800:Blood Specimen Collection / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D007103:Immobilization; D012867:Skin