In this video, we demonstrate a tail-snipping procedure in a mouse model to collect peripheral blood. The collected blood is subsequently subjected to centrifugation to separate plasma, which can be used for further experiments.
Protocol
All procedures involving animal models have been reviewed by the local institutional animal care committee and the JoVE veterinary review board. 1. Serial Blood Collection and Plasma Monitoring for Exogenous Human Cytokine in Mice Blood collection via tail snip Disinfect the biosafety hood and assemble the mouse restrainer, scissors, and other tools/supplies for the procedure. Place the mouse in a re…
Divulgazioni
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Materials
Animal Implantable Nano Transponder with Canula
Trovan
ID-100B(1.25)
EMLA lidocaine anesthetic cream (obtain by presciption through animal care facility)
perscription
perscription
BD ½ cc LO-DOSE U-100 Insulin Syringe 28G½
BD
#329461
BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA
BD
#365974
Centrifuge
Beckman Coulter
Alegra X-15R
FisherBrand Capillary Tubes (Heparinized)
Fisher Scientific
22-260-950
Hemocytometer
Fisher
02-671-6
MACSQuant Analyzer 10
Miltenyi Biotec
130-096-343
Mouse Pie Cage
Braintree Scientific, Inc.
MPC-1
Mouse Tail Illuminator Restrainer
Braintree Scientific, Inc.
MTI STD
Pistol Grip Implanter
Trovan
IM-300(1.25)
"NSG mice" NOD.Cg-Prkdcscid Il2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ, male or female, age 6 – 8 weeks