Specific pathogen free

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-011107

Describing laboratory animals that are certified to be free from a defined list of microorganisms and parasites known to cause disease. The designation does not mean the animal is germ-free, but rather that it has been raised in a controlled barrier facility to exclude particular pathogens that could interfere with experimental results. The list of excluded pathogens is specific to the supplier and the research requirements, and animals are regularly monitored through health screening programs to maintain their status.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-011107
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Chemistry and Human Health
References	PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1312 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)

Record as JSON

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  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011107",
  "term": "Specific pathogen free",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing laboratory animals that are certified to be free from a defined list of microorganisms and parasites known to cause disease. The designation does not mean the animal is germ-free, but rather that it has been raised in a controlled barrier facility to exclude particular pathogens that could interfere with experimental results. The list of excluded pathogens is specific to the supplier and the research requirements, and animals are regularly monitored through health screening programs to maintain their status.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1312 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/specific-pathogen-free/"
}

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