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Blood collection from tail vein, mouse
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Blood collection from tail vein, mouse

    Mouse restrained for blood collection from tail vein. The phlebotomist gently holds the tail straight with the nondominant hand and positions an insulin syringe and needle at the distal end of the tail vein for blood collection.

Courtesy of Dr. Jennifer Frohlich.

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