We recommend using the cephalic vein in the upper arm for the proximal site. The distal venipuncture site is usually located in the forearm just below the antecubital fossa to permit arm mobility ...

Various venipuncture sites have been described, including the jugular vein, brachial vein, femoral vein, subcarapacial plexus, dorsal and ventral coccygeal veins and occipital sinus 1,2.

Though not as common as small rodents in laboratory settings, bats are being increasingly used in research studies. Knowledge of proper blood sampling techniques is essential for care and ...