Measurement of Plasma Calcitonin In Vivo in the Pig Using A Chronically-Implanted Catheter for Infusion and Blood Sampling

1 November 1974

journal article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Animal Science

Vol. 39 (5) , 885-888
https://doi.org/10.2527/jas1974.395885x

Abstract

A method used to monitor circulating levels of calcitonin (CT) in the pig by means of a chronically-implanted, indwelling jugular catheter was described. This catheterization method facilitated repeated infusion and blood sampling in conscious and unrestrained animals for periods of several months. Since animals with jugular catheters in place may be used repeatedly and since the CT level in the jugular blood was observed to be several-fold greater than in the peripheral circulation, this catheterization method provides: definite advantages over other sampling techniques which have previously been used to evaluate CT secretion in the pig. Copyright © 1974. American Society of Animal Science . Copyright 1974 by American Society of Animal Science.

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