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Technical description and warranty card

TS0801-R20

Forced Swimming Test for rats, one cylinder 20cm

The Forced Swimming Test (also called the Porsolt test or behavioural despair test) is a standard test used to measure the effect of antidepressant drugs on the behaviour of laboratory animals (typically rats or mice). The test is most frequently used to examine the "learned helplessness" response common in animal models of depression. Also this test allows to assess the learning ability of animals (combined with 'Extrapolation escape task', ТS0604)

Material

Translucent durable acrylic plastic

Key features

Each cylinder has soft silicon rubber feet that prevent sliding even on wet surfaces

Dimensions

  rats (180-220g) mice
cylinder diameter 20cm ( ~ 8" ) 10cm ( ~ 4" )
height 45cm ( ~ 17¾" ) 30cm ( ~ 12" )

Components included

One cylinder for rats or six cylinders for mice. Plastic screens to separate several cylinders and facilitate vide recording and video tracking are optionally available.

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

1 cylinder

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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