Effects of storage duration on some blood parameters of the red-eared slider trachemys scripta elegans
Abstract
The aim of present study was to determine the effect of storage duration and temperature on the red blood cells and white blood cells, as well as packed cell volume in blood samples from healthy adult red-eared slider. Blood samples were collected from six adult red-eared sliders. Blood samples were analyzed immediately after sampling to obtain the baseline value (BV) of red blood cells count, white blood cell count and packed cell volume. Afterwards the blood was stored at 4˘C and the exact hematological analyses were performed after 24h, 48h and 72h. Our research on red-eared slider blood samples showed same level of stability for RBC and WBC count during 72 hours of storage at 4°C and for PCV during 48 hours. Handling of blood samples, as well as duration of storage can significantly influence the results of hematological determinations. Consequently, results of hematological determinations of improperly stored or handled blood samples can yield misleading results.
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