Animal body parts where blood sample can be collected ?
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May 9
1. Veins: Blood samples are commonly collected from veins in the arms, hands, or legs using a needle and syringe or a vacutainer.
2. Arteries: Blood samples can also be collected from arteries, such as the radial artery in the wrist or the femoral artery in the groin, for certain tests.
3. Capillaries: Blood samples can be collected from capillaries in the fingertips or earlobes using a lancet or fingerstick device.
4. Heart: In some cases, blood samples may be collected directly from the heart during a surgical procedure or cardiac catheterization.
5. Umbilical cord: Blood samples can be collected from the umbilical cord of newborn babies shortly after birth for testing.
6. Spleen: In rare cases, blood samples may be collected from the spleen during a surgical procedure.
7. Bone marrow: Blood samples can be collected from the bone marrow, usually from the hip bone, for certain tests or procedures.
8. Lymph nodes: Blood samples can be collected from lymph nodes in certain medical procedures or tests.
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Google Gemini AI
May 9
External Body Parts:
- Earlobe (pinna): Commonly used in small animals and infants. - Tail: Can be used in larger animals such as cattle and horses.
Internal Body Parts (requiring minor procedures):
Venous:
- Jugular vein: Large vein in the neck, accessible in most animals. - Cephalic vein: Located on the inside of the foreleg, commonly used in dogs and cats. - Median cubital vein: Located in the elbow crease, used in humans and some animals. - Saphenous vein: Located on the inside of the hindleg, near the knee.
Arterial:
- Femoral artery: Large artery in the hindleg, used for blood pressure measurements. - Radial artery: Located on the wrist, used in humans.
Other Methods:
- Skin puncture (fingerstick): Used in humans and small animals, requires a specialized device (lancet). - Capillary tube: Can be used to collect blood from small wounds or incisions.