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.

 

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" )