
03/08/2024
𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is a critical procedure for diagnosing and monitoring health in domestic animals. It involves drawing blood from a specific vein using a needle and syringe or a vacutainer system. The choice of site and equipment depends on the species, the volume needed, and the purpose of the blood draw.
𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Tail Vein: Most common, Retro-Orbital Sinus, Saphenous Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Tail Vein: 25-27 gauge
Retro-Orbital Sinus: 25-27 gauge
Saphenous Vein: 25-27 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 0.1-0.5 mL.
𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Ear Vein: Common, Jugular Vein, Marginal Ear Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Ear Vein: 22-25 gauge
Jugular Vein: 18-22 gauge
Marginal Ear Vein: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-5 mL; up to 10 mL if needed.
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Wing Vein: Commonly, & Jugular Vein
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Wing Vein: 22-25 gauge
Jugular Vein: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-3 mL; up to 5 mL if necessary.
𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Caudal Vein: Commonly used.
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Caudal Vein: 25-27 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 0.1-1 mL, depending on the species and size.
𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Cephalic vein (forelimb), Jugular vein (neck), Saphenous vein (hindlimb)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Cephalic: 22-25 gauge
Jugular: 18-22 gauge
Saphenous: 22-25 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 1-5 mL; up to 10 mL if needed.
𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞: Jugular vein (neck)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞: 16-18 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 10-20 mL; larger volumes if needed.
𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: Jugular vein (neck), Coccygeal vein (tail)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Jugular: 16-18 gauge
Coccygeal: 18-20 gauge
𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞: Typically 10-20 mL; larger volumes if needed.
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: Jugular vein (neck), Cephalic vein (forelimb)
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐞:
Jugular: 18-22 gauge
Cephalic: 20-22 gauge