BLOOD COLLJX3TIKG 
Pirst thing after setting up csmp we start 
taking hlood samples. If birds are abundant near 
camp all sampling will be done there on birds 
brough in. If birds are widespread ice chest 
will be used to carry test tube racks with 
samples and mussett bags to carry the extra suppli 
Two people needed to carry this material the 
otherstto catch birds. One of the two carriers 
vrill hold the other take blood samples. 
If possible all samples v;ill be taken before 
dark and sent out to the ship. If necessary to 
take samples after dark they will be sent out 
first thing in the morning. 
Chief Giragosian will remain on the ship 
and will run blood samples as they are sent out. 
All ftStI tubes will be labeled on the 
island as to species, age ( adult, nestling) and 
catalog number. All sam.ple8 will be entered 
in the catalog on the island and this ^^dth 
instructions will be sent out to the ship. 
-If more samples are to be taken before 
we leave the island the catalog and ice chest 
must be sent back. 
Large freezer will be kept on the ship 
mainl^f for Chief Giragosians use. Ho access will 
be allowed to the piggyback lab. 
Supplies to be entrusted to the chief. 
Test tube racks - 4 
Small vials — (800 samples) - 6 gross 
Small caps “ 6 gross 
Centrifudge - 1 
Pipettes - 6 gross 
Tape - 6 rolls 
Diamond Point Pencil - 1? has own 
Supplies for each island 
150 each of 
Tubes — already taped 
_Stoppers 
itirrers 
Syringes ~ ~ ~ 
Needles.. _ . 
Test tube rack - 3 
Ice Chest - 1 
