Sperm assessment testing for in-life or post-mortem
Anatomic Pathology, DART
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A collection of nonclinical studies & assays; customization is possible.
Blood collection techniques (DART, NHP)
Blood collection techniques (DART, NHP)
When conducting developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART) studies in NHPs, blood tests can be performed on both adult females and neonates. Blood may be drawn from the adults from day 20 of gestation, and then from the neonates from day 1, usually from the vena cephalica antebrachii, vena saphena or vena femoralis. Collections can be performed throughout the entire gestation and lactation phase.
Collected blood can be used for clinical pathology, ADA evaluations, hormones and biomarker evaluations.
About our nonclinical animal research models: We provide the utmost care for our research animals and actively pursue advances in animal welfare. As well as ensuring the highest scientific, ethical and regulatory standards, selection of appropriate animal research models for development research is critical to developing safe and effective treatments, devices and products that protect and save lives. Just as we have ethical committee oversight for human trials, we have ethical committees overseeing all aspects of our global animal care and use programs. All of our core, nonclinical facilities are accredited by AAALAC. Learn more about our commitment to replacing, reusing and refining nonclinical research models.