Assessment of blood storage and collection methods using the rate of change in pigeon whole blood oxygen tension for each temperature and holding receptacle
| Method of storage | Temperature (°C) | ΔPO2 (mmHg min-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton syringe | 22 | -1.3 |
| Extension line | 22 | -1.2 |
| Hamilton syringe | 12 | -6.6×10-2 |
| Extension line | 12 | -5.2×10-2 |
| Hamilton syringe | Ice—water slurry | 4.1×10-3 |
ΔPO2 slopes were calculated from data points collected over a 30 min period.