Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1995; 103(6): 398-401
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1211385
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A simple device for serial blood collection in human subjects and animals

T. Sir-Petermann1 , S. E. Recabarren2 , A. Bittl3 , W. Jäger3 , U. Zimmermann3 , L. Wildt3
  • 1Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung. Mother-Child Research Institute and Dept. of Internal Medicine, Hospital San Juan de Dios, University of Chile School of Medicine, Santiago, Chile
  • 2Laboratory of Animal Physiology and Endocrinology, University of Concepción, P.O. Box 537, Chilián, Chile
  • 3Division of Gynecologic Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, Departament of Obstetrics & Gynecology. University of Erlangen, Germany
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Publication Date:
15 July 2009 (online)

Summary

A simple system for the continuos withdrawal of blood and the serial collection of blood samples in human subjects and experimental animals is described. It consists of heparin-coated tubing, a connector attached to an indwelling cannula that allows flushing of the i.v. catheter, a peristaltic pump and a fraction collector and an alarm system which is activated when blood flow through the system is interrupted. It can be assembled from parts available in every laboratory or hospital.

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