Host: The Japanese Society of Toxicology
We investigated the effects of the microsampling (MS) method on organisms and toxicity assessment of mice. Firstly, Crl:CD1(ICR) mice with their blood samples collected by the MS method over time were compared with those without blood collection. Secondly, Crl:CD1(ICR) mice with blood samples collected by the MS method after administration of 1-naphthyl isothiocyanate (ANIT) were compared with those without blood collection. The results showed that although the MS method affected the hematological parameters of the mice, it did not affect the evaluation of acute hepatotoxicity caused by ANIT.