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Technical description and warranty card

TS0702-M

Light-Dark Box for mice

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.

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" )

Cleaning

The arena may be cleaned with alcohol solution (70%) or standard water-soluble non-agressive cleaning agents. Do not use organic solvents or other chemically aggressive substances. Do not use abrasive cleaning – this may damage the surface of the arena.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place, protect from direct sunlight. Do not put additional weight on the surface of the assembled arena.

Components included

Light-dark box, dark chamber lid, central wall with rectangular doorway, additional wall with circular doorway, 2.5mm hex key

Assembling procedure

The product is shipped fully assembled. Carefully remove the protective film and wipe all surfaces with ethanol before use.

Limited warranty

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product within 12 (twelve) months from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

- damage, accidental or otherwise, while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship.

- damage caused by accident, misuse, tampering with or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the Instructions.

Product specifications are subject to change without notice. The product you purchased may differ from the one shown in the photo and/or in the assembling instructions.

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