Journal article
Effects of temperature and duration of sample storage on the haematological characteristics of western grey kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus)
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.84(4), pp.143-147
2006
Abstract
Objective: To investigate the effects of storage duration and temperature on haematological analyses performed on blood from the western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosis). Method: Blood samples from five western grey kangaroos were stored at 4°C, 24°C and 36°C. Each sample was analysed haematologically over a 5-day period. Results: The blood samples maintained optimal stability at 4°C. At this temperature the haematological values remained essentially unchanged for the duration of the study, while samples stored at 36°C and 24°C showed significant changes in some haematological measures by 12 h and 48 h, respectively. Disturbances in leukocyte morphology were evident, to varying degrees, in all samples. Conclusions: Blood samples from macropodids should be tested within 48 h of collection if stored at a room temperature of about 24°C. Where testing is to be delayed for more than 48 h, samples should be refrigerated as soon as possible. Exposure of samples to heat in excess of 24°C should be avoided at all times.
Details
- Title
- Effects of temperature and duration of sample storage on the haematological characteristics of western grey kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus)
- Authors/Creators
- K.L. Hulme-Moir (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityP. Clark (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityP.B.S. Spencer (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.84(4), pp.143-147
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005543439007891
- Copyright
- © John Wiley and Sons
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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