Actophotometer SOP

ACTOPHOTOMETER

1. Weigh and number the Rat/Mice.

2. Turn on the equipment.

3. Check and sure that all the photocells are working for accurate reading.

4. Place individually each Rat/ Mice in the activity cage for 10 min.

5. Note down the activity score.

6. Reset for the next animal.

7. Electric shock (for a fraction of a second) can be given when animal does not move from one place for a long time.

8. Same procedure is followed for test and standard drugs.