Common Injection Routes in Mice
Type
Blog Post
...2–3 ml
Skill required: intermediate
Intramuscular
Intramuscular (IM) injections occur, as the name suggests... surrounding organs in the abdomen. They are a popular choice for administering different drugs and viral...injection site is straightforward, as it targets large muscle groups (usually the thigh), though it is ...theoretically be performed anywhere on the body, somewhere large, flat, and easily accessible (like the back) is ...Intranasal instillation
Intranasal instillation is very similar to its intratracheal counterpart, as both procedures...Peritoneal cavity
25–27
< 2–3 mL
Intermediate
Intramuscular
Mechanical restrainer
Thigh
25–27
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