A simple and inexpensive device for collecting urine samples from rats.
Many studies require collection of metabolic wastes from laboratory animals, and oftentimes it is important that feces and urine be collected separately. The authors describe an easily assembled and inexpensive device that can be used to collect urine samples from rats without any invasive operations. The device affords reasonable separation of feces and urine.
Demirkan
Arda
A
Ankara University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gülseren sok 17/3, Anittepe, Ankara, Turkey.
Melli
Mehmet
M
D000818:Animals; D007756:Laboratory Animal Science / Q000379:methods*; D051381:Rats; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D016482:Urinalysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014556:Urine