2 Rabbit, 70 Day Protocol   

 

Procedure

Protocol Day*

Description

Antigen Preparation

 

Peptide synthesis and purification (if required) and antigen conjugation

Control Serum Collection

Day 0

Bleed 10 mL per rabbit 

Primary injection**

Day 1

Primary Immunization with 0.50 mg of antigen in 10 SQ sites

1st Booster

Day 14

Boost with 0.25 mg of antigen in 4 SQ sites

2nd Booster

Day 28

Boost with 0.25 mg of antigen in 4 SQ sites

Serum Collection

Day 35

Bleed ~ 25 mL per rabbit

3rd Booster

Day 42

Boost with 0.25 mg of antigen in 4 SQ sites

Serum Collection

Day 56, 58

Two production bleeds ( ~ 50 mL total per rabbit)

ELISA and Shipping

Day 60

Verify disposition of rabbits, continue*** or terminate

Instruction Due Date

Day 72

Termination of animals if instructions not received

     
*   Days listed are approximate (± 2 days).

**  Two New Zealand white rabbits will be utilized for each MAP-peptide, conjugated-peptide immunogen, or protein immunogen and are house
in individual cages.

*** Continuation of rabbits 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 50mls of additional sera per rabbit.

For more protocol options, please visit Polyclonal Animal Protocols. 

 

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