blood sampling techniques

Question 1

when taking a jugular blood sample from a horse, where should you poke and why

Answer 1

• in the jugular groove of the upper third of the neck
• caudally, the jugular vein runs close to the carotid artery

Question 2

what materials are required for vacutainer collection on a horse

Answer 2

• 18-20 G needle
• vacutainer sleeve
• vacutainer tube

Question 3

what materials are required for a needle and syringe collection on a horse

Answer 3

• appropriate sized syringe (10-30 ml)
• 18-20 g needle, 2.5 - 3.75 cm (1-1 1/2 inch)
• blood sample tubes

Question 4

what size needles should be used in cats for blood sampling

Answer 4

23-21 g 5/8 inch long

Question 5

what gauge needle should be used in dogs when blood sampling

Answer 5

21 g, 5/8 or 1 inch long

Question 6

what concentration surgical spirit should be used in blood sampling

Answer 6

70 %

Question 7

what percent chlorhexidine or iodine should be used to prep blood sampling sites

Answer 7

• 4% chlorhex
• 10% iodine