Lancets for Submandibular Blood Collection

University of California, Merced
Molecular and Cell Biology
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Medipoint

Product Name:

Goldenrod Animal Lancet

Catalog Number:

Goldenrod 4mm

These lancets work well for submandibular blood collect. They come in a variety of sizes (3, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, and 8mm) that can used for different skin thicknesses or other uses. We find that these sterile lancets work well for blood collection without inducing undo injury or infection in mice during regular blood collection.

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Lancets stay sharp for up to 3 attempts on an adult mouse but will go dull so should be changed often.

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The Good

Lancets stay sharp and are sterile for use in animal bleeds

The Bad

They can go dull quickly.

The Bottom Line

You can buy these lancets at any size you may need and they will cleanly and efficiently allow you to draw blood without excessive damage.

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