USP Heparin and saline solutions for laboratory animal studies. Heparin Saline is a proven performer in catheterized animal studies, and SAI provides professionally formulated solutions in a variety of concentrations. Extend the patency of vascular catheters in mice, rats, pigs, dogs and primates. Solutions are not available for online purchase. Customizations available. Minimum purchase required for some volumes and formulations. Contact us or use the order form.
- Used in both large and small species
- Effective anticoagulant against clot formation
- Manufactured using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients to ensure animal health
- Custom formulations available- request details.
- Also available in pre-filled syringes to ensure clean catheter access
| Part # | Description | Minimum< |
|---|---|---|
| HS10-10 | 10 IU/mL USP Sodium Heparin in 10 mL Saline | 10 vials |
| HS10-25 | 25 IU/mL USP Heparin in 10 mL Saline | 10 vials |
| HS10-50 | 10 IU/mL USP Heparin in 50 mL Saline | No minimum. See order minimums for additional details. |
| HS10-100 | 100 IU/mL USP Heparin in 10 mL Saline | 10 vials |
| HS10-500 | 500 IU/mL USP Heparin in 10 mL Saline | 10 vials |
There are no manuals available for this product, but view the SAI Catheter Flushing and Locking Video for guidelines on usage.
- Catheter Flushing and Locking Video– Instructional video displaying best practices for drawing, flushing, sampling and locking catheters, ports and VAPs in lab animal studies.
- Vascular Catheter Locking Solutions in Rats: Sodium Citrate as an Alternative to Heparin– A review of various locking solutions in rats and their effect on patency over multiple weeks.
- Comparison of Catheter Lock Solutions in Rats– Comparative study of various locking solutions in rats and the effect on patency over a 28-day study.
- NC3Rs Preventing Thrombosis in Vascular Catheters– Helpful overview of thrombosis in IV catheters, with pros and cons of each locking solution.
- Evaluation of Three Catheter Maintenance Schedules on Patency of Jugular Vein Catheters in CD Rats– Frequency of flushing and locking rat catheters and the resulting impact on patency rates.
