A rapid, simple, and humane method for submandibular bleeding of mice using a lancet (2005)

Golde, W. T., Gollobin, P., Rodriguez, L. L.

Abstract

Methods for obtaining blood samples frommicetend to be difficult, inhumane, or both. The authors describe an inexpensive, disposable, single-use lancet for submandibular bleeding ofmicethat allows investigators to quickly draw 0.2-0.5 ml of blood without the use of anesthesia.