The effect of tricaine methanesulphonate (MS-222) on the microhaematocrit of fish blood |
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| Authors: | J. Hattingh |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Zoology, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Abstract: | The effects of the anaesthetic, MS-222, on the microhaematocrit value of freshwater fish have been examined. Blood containing MS-222 showed a higher haematocrit value than blood without the anaesthetic and haemolysis occurred in the former after a variable time depending on the concentration. The results are discussed in relation to previous findings. |
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