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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. immunologic techniques
  4. skin tests
  5. local lymph node assay
  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic techniques
  4. skin tests
  5. local lymph node assay
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. laboratory techniques
  4. animal tests
  5. skin tests
  6. local lymph node assay
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. animal tests
  5. skin tests
  6. local lymph node assay
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. animal tests
  5. skin tests
  6. local lymph node assay

Preferred term

local lymph node assay

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information This assay is an alternative method for the identification of chemicals that have the ability to cause skin sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis. Endpoints have been established so fewer animals are required and less painful procedures are used.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • murine local lymph node assay

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68546

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