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Comparison of a New Blood Sampling Device With the Vacuum Tube System for Plasma and Hematological Analyses in Healthy Dogs

From the Departments of Clinical Sciences (Reynolds, Boudet, Faucher, Geffre, Germain, Lefebvre) and UMR 181 Physiopathology and Experimental Toxicology INRA, ENVT (Lefebvre), National Veterinary School of Toulouse, 23 chemin des Capelles, Toulouse cedex 03, 31076, France.

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Pediatric devices based on a capillary system may provide an alternative to vacuum tubes for canine blood sampling. The potential advantages are absence of vein collapse, limited blood volume sampled, and improved safety. The aim of this study was to compare routine plasma and hematological variables in seven healthy dogs using both techniques. Five biochemical analytes were measured, and a complete hematological examination and plasma exogenous creatinine clearance test were performed. No clinically relevant difference between the two techniques was observed for any variable or functional test assessed.