SOP - ABR --PUBLIC

Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)

Purpose

Describe the purpose behind the procedure (i.e. why is this test performed)

Experimental Design

Minimum number of animals: Recommend at least 5 animals per group being compared

Age at test: recommended at least 6 wks of age – younger may be possible if they are mobile

Sex: either

Time of Day: typically during the light phase, but may vary depending on study requirements

(adjust the suggested study design if applicable based on the procedure)

Equipment

Equipment Item 1 (include as many as applicable)

Consumable or Supplies Needed

Procedure

Calibration (Typically performed by core personnel)

1. calibration section may not apply to all instruments
2. if it doesn't apply, then omit the section
3. describe the steps if it is applicable

Protocol

(Main Version of the Procedure - only needed if other variations are described)

1. description of first step
2. description of next step...
   1. note for current step, or description of substep
3. description of next step...

(Common Variation of Procedure - optional to include)

1. description of first step
2. description of next step...

Data Outcome Measures Produced

Common parameters of interest

• Outcome Measure 1 : description of what the outcome measure is (how it is calculated, what common interpretations may be, etc.)
• Outcome Measure 2 : description of what the outcome measure is (how it is calculated, what common interpretations may be, etc.)