Limit test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006591",
  "term": "Limit test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A toxicological procedure designed to determine if a substance produces a toxic effect at a specific dose level, rather than establishing a full dose-response curve. This test is performed when a substance is expected to have low toxicity. It typically involves administering a single high dose to a small group of animals.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "acute toxicity",
    "dose"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2063 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/limit-test/"
}