Venipuncture site and population affect blood analytes in head-started and free-ranging eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina)
Results of the present study provide insight into variances in head-started and free-ranging box turtle populations, which must be considered for accurate hemogram interpretation. The importance of standardized protocol and serial sampling from individuals is emphasized, as values may vary by venipuncture site, population, and intrinsic factors (eg, age, sex, season) within species.
Authors
- Stephen J. Divers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9499-6843)
- Kimberly M. Andrews (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2102-1014)
- Nicole I. Stacy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4258-4414)
- Terry M. Norton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3044-5468)
- Rachel Overmeyer
- Sara J. Wint
Institutions
- University of Georgia (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- Georgia Sea Grant (US)
- Island Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.08.0549
- Primary Topic
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00