Small Animal Cystometry Lab Station

CAT-CYT-M
Mouse Cystometry Package

CAT-CYT-R
Rat Cystometry Package

SOF-552:
Cystometry Analysis Software
OS Compatibility/Computer Requirements: Windows 2000 or XP - Two PCI slots

The Small Animal Cystometry Lab Station is specifically designed for performing in vivo measurements of bladder function in mice and rats, and is ideal for physiological assessment of bladder performance in "Knock-Out" and transgenic mice.

This system allows standard urological tests to be performed in mice and rats. The experimental animal is chronically instrumented with an intra-bladder catheter, which is routed underneath the skin and exteriorized at the base of the animal's neck (this technique requires familiarity with small animal survival surgery). A computer-controlled syringe pump infuses saline into the bladder, and an in-line pressure transducer records intra-bladder pressure during the infusion. When bladder capacity is reached, the transducer records pressure during the urination event (micturition). An analytical balance, located beneath the animal cage, records the weight of urine, providing an index of voided urine volume. The entire system is enclosed in a Sound Attenuating Cubicle to isolate the animal from environmental disturbances. All signals are recorded on a PC-based system, which allows full user control of the cystometric protocol details.

 

CYSTOMETRY CAGES FOR RATS AND MICE
ENV-273A Mouse
ENV-272A Rat

Featuring ad lib access to food and water For users desiring to study bladder function (e.g. urine output) over a prolonged period of time, we have developed standard cystometry cages with food/water access for rats and mice that fit directly into our standard Small Animal Cystometry Lab Station.

Available in rat and mouse sizes (ENV-273A - Mouse; ENV-272A - Rat) Direct replacement for your existing rat or mouse cystometry cage.

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