2 Guinea Pig, 80 Day

 

Procedure

Protocol Day*

Description

Antigen preparation

 

Peptide synthesis and purification (if required), antigen conjugation

Control serum Collection

Day 0

 

Primary injection**

Day 1

Primary Immunization of 0.1mgs emulsified with Freund's complete adjuvant, SQ 4 sites

1st Booster

Day 21

Boost with 50µg in IFA, SQ 4 sites

2nd Booster

Day 42

Boost with 50µg in IFA, SQ 4 sites

Test-bleed

Day 50

Test-bleed (~1-2mls per guinea pig)

ELISA and shipping

Day 60

ELISA titration of pre-immune and test-bleed

3rd Booster

Day 62

Boost with 50µg in IFA, SQ 4 sites

Continue or Exsanguinate

Day 64

Verify disposition, extend or terminate.

Instruction Due Date

Day 80

Termination of animals if instructions not received

  
 
*   Days listed are approximate (± 2 days).

**  Two guinea pigs will be utilized for each MAP-peptide, conjugated-peptide immunogen, or protein immunogen and are house
in individual cages.

*** Continuation of guinea pigs is offered on a month to month basis.  The standard extension protocol includes one boost, one serum collection, and maintenance for one month.  Terminal bleeds may be obtained at any time yielding approximately 10-15mls of additional sera per guinea pig.

For more protocol options, please visit Polyclonal Animal Protocols. 

 

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