The light-dark box test (also known as light-dark transition test) is used to evaluate the relative anxiety status of an animal. It is based on a conflict between the rodent innate aversion to brightly illuminated areas and the spontaneous exploratory activity. This is a standard screening test for putative anxiolytic and anxyogenic compounds, often being combined with elevated plus maze test.
Available for rats or mice.
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| Cat.number | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TS0702-R | Light-Dark Box for rats | 650 | |
| TS0702-M | Light-Dark Box for mice | 490 |
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Material
White PVC, partially covered with black matte film
Key features
The construction of light-dark box allows to replace the standard central wall (with rectangular doorway) with different optional walls.
The available options are: circular doorway, the wall equipped with two additional light sources: white and infrared.
Dark chamber has an easy detachable lid
Easy to clean between trials - floor parts are easily detachable
Dimensions
| rats | mice | |
| dark chamber size | 30х30cm ( ~ 12x12" ) | 20х20cm ( ~ 8x8" ) |
| white chamber size | 30х30cm ( ~ 12x12" ) | 20х20cm ( ~ 8x8" ) |
| wall height | 30cm ( ~ 12" ) | 20cm ( ~ 8" ) |
Components included
TS0702-R: Light-dark box, dark chamber lid, central wall with rectangular doorway, 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
TS0702-M: Light-dark box, dark chamber lid, central wall with rectangular doorway, additional wall with circular doorway, 2.5mm hex key, Technical description and warranty card
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Experiment video
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