When collecting blood samples from pet birds, how is venipuncture accomplished?
A)A small gauge needle and 3cc syringe
B)An indwelling catheter is places and blood is suctioned using a syringe
C)A small gauge needle and micro-hematocrit tubes
D)A large gauge needle inserted into the wing vein and a small tube

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A small needle and micro-hematocrit tubes are how venipuncture is accomplished in pet birds. The blood can then be blown into a small tube with no anticoagulant. Syringes greatly increase the chances of vein perforation and hemolyzed samples.

When Collecting Blood Samples from Pet Birds, How Is Venipuncture