Comparison of a new device for blood sampling in cats with a vacuum tube collection system - plasma biochemistry, haematology and practical usage assessment.
J Feline Med Surg
; 9(5): 382-6, 2007 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-17498993
ABSTRACT
Using paediatric devices to collect venous blood from a cephalic vein in cats offers numerous practical advantages over traditional jugular venepuncture and vacuum closed systems minimal restraint is required; there is minimal risk of serious injury to the cat; the discomfort associated with venepuncture is reduced by the use of small diameter (25 gauge) needles; very small volumes (200 microl) of blood are extracted; and the risk of vein collapse or haematoma is low. The aim of this study was to compare the haematological and plasma chemistry results obtained from six healthy cats using the two sampling techniques. Five plasma biochemical analytes were measured and a complete haematological examination was performed on each specimen. No clinically relevant difference between the two blood sampling techniques was observed for any variable, indicating that paediatric devices provide a useful alternative to vacuum tubes for venous blood collection in the cat.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Contagem de Células Sanguíneas
/
Coleta de Amostras Sanguíneas
/
Gatos
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article