Catalepsy Test Chamber

Conduct automated catalepsy measurements with rodents…without a stopwatch! The system automatically records the amount of time that the rat maintains at least one forelimb holding onto the bar.

• Eliminate the need for hand scoring, this automated system removes ambiguity and user-bias that confound human observer scores of catalepsy
• Simple, straight-forward design minimizes complications
• Data are collected into a table that can be analyzed in a spreadsheet or database application
• Easily add chambers to increase throughput
• Electronic contacts are established using quick-disconnect type fixtures
• Easy to clean and sanitize
  • The electric interface box can be removed so the entire chamber can be sanitized, and is cage washer safe (tested at 180º F with acid detergent)
• Rugged stainless steel waste pan can be filled with bedding to collect urine and debris that drops through the chamber floor.
• Perforated stainless steel floor prevents the animal from falling through and injuring itself, which can be a problem when cataleptic animals are placed on grid rod style floors
• Includes stainless steel rod sizes
  • 1/2”, 3/8”, 1/4”, and 3/16”
• Rod mount height:
  • Holes every 1”, from 1.64” – 8.64” (4.17 – 21.95 cm)
• Custom chamber sizes are available