Saphenous Vein Blood Collection - Hamsters
Saphenous vein blood collection as described below will be used as long as it is consistent with adequate veterinary care and the research model.
Consideration of Alternatives
Saphenous vein blood collection is not considered a painful or distressful procedure.
Acceptable Collection Volumes
A maximum of 10% of total blood volume may be collected weekly. The volume of sterile saline equivalent to the amount of blood collected should be administered subcutaneously to rehydrate the hamster.