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Retro-orbital Blood Collection – Mouse SOP #PRO-006
This Animal Subjects in Research procedure is in place to ensure the humane and ethical treatment of animal subjects in research. Please review the material carefully before proceeding.
The mouse has a large retro orbital sinus than can be used as a source of venous blood by penetrating the sinus with a glass capillary tube.
Note: Anesthesia is required unless performing the procedure in an awake animal is justified and approved in the IACUC protocol.
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