SOP-LAMINAR AIR FLOW
LAMINAR AIR FLOW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Ensure that the instrument is clean and free from dust. 2. Adjust the three pin plug and supply the power. 3. Switch on the mains. 4. Turn on the switch of UV light; […]
SPIROMETER SOP
SPIROMETER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1.Fill the water by three fourth of its height. 2.Set the scale on zero 3.Fill air by mouth 4.Check the respiratory volume 5.Remove all filled water
SOP-EDDY’S HOT PLATE (ANALGESIOMETER)
ANALGESIOMETER (EDDY’S HOT PLATE) STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1.Switch on the instrument after plugging the mains cord in the mains plug. 2.Press the switch provided between the coarse & fine knobs and adjustment digital display. 3.After this green indicator starts glowing […]
SOP-ROTAROD APPARATUS
ROTAROD APPARATUS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Weigh and number the Rat/Mice. 2. Turn on the equipment. 3. Select the appropriate speed (20-25 RPM is ideal) 4. Place the animal one by one on the rotating rod. 5. Note down the […]
SOP -Tail Flick Analgesiometer
ANALGRSIOMETER (TAIL FLICK METHOD) STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Weigh and number the Rat/Mice. 2. Turn on the equipment. 3. Take the basal reaction time to radiant heat by placing the tip(last 1-2 cm)of the tail on the radiant heat source. […]
SOP ELECTROCONVULSIOMETER
ELECTROCONVULSIOMETER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 1. Weigh and number the Rat/Mice. 2. Turn on the equipment. 3. Set the convulsiometer to 150mA. 4. Hold the animal properly. 5. Place the corneal electrodes on the cornea and apply the current (150mA for […]
Actophotometer SOP
ACTOPHOTOMETER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 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 […]
SOP Grip Strength Meter
GRIP STRENGTH METER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE The grip test is used to measure the maximal muscle strength (motor function) of forelimbs and combined forelimbs and hind limbs. Set up and use of instrument: 1. Check that the connection of the […]