HEMATOLOGY OF THE MONKEY (MACACA MULATTA)
Abstract
Base line hematological values were determined for 79 male and 62 female monkeys (Macaca mulatta). One group of 5 males and 6 females over 3 years of age was sampled weekly for 40 weeks. A second group of 130 monkeys was subdivided according to sex and age: males vs females, under 3 years of age vs over 3 years of age. These animals were sampled biweekly for 12 weeks. Age- and sex-related influences on the various parameters were evaluated. In the first group, the males' red cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit were significantly higher (p < .001) than the corresponding values for females. In females the white cell count, platelet count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were significantly higher (.05 > P > .01) than in males. In the second group, sex-related differences were seen in both age categories. Males under 3 years had significantly higher (p < .01) hemoglobin, hematocrit, lymphocyte and clotting time values than females of the same age group. In females under 3 years, the segmented neutrophil value was higher (p < .01) than in males under 3 years. In the animals over 3 years of age, males had higher values for red cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, lymphocyte, clotting time (all p < .01) and white cell count (.05 > p > .01). As in the younger age group, the segmented neutrophil value was higher (p < .01) in females. Three age-related differences were found. Males over 3 years had a higher red cell count (.05 > p > .01) but a lower hemoglobin (p < .01) than males under 3 years. Females under 3 years had a higher white cell count (p < .01) than the older females.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0658021
Entities
People
- M. B. Cramer
- R. E. Stanley
Organizations
- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute