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Sampling and Preparation of Rabbit Serum

Edward A Greenfield

    Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
    |December 5, 2018
    PubMed
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    Monitor antibody levels in immunized animals through periodic blood tests. Rabbits can provide sufficient serum for antibody testing via ear vein collection.

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