| INJECTION SITES, VOLUMES AND NEEDLES: THE
MOUSE
This table shows common injection sites, maximum volumes per site and appropriate sized needles.
| |
IV |
IP |
IM |
SQ |
Oral |
| SITE |
Lateral tail vein |
|
Not Recommended |
Scruff |
|
| VOLUME |
Up to 0.2 ml |
2-3 mls |
|
2-3 ml |
5-10 ml/kg |
| NEEDLE SIZE |
<25 guage |
<21 guage |
|
<20 guage |
gavage
needle 22-24 guage |
| 
