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Technical proficiency study for OECD 229 with fathead minnowsK. Duis

Capacity for fish short-term reproduction assays available in 2022

After completion of a technical proficiency study in 2020 with three reference compounds (see news), ECT has successfully conducted a first fish short-term reproduction assay according to OECD test guideline 229 under GLP in 2021. We welcome inquiries for further OECD 229 studies using our in-house bred fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas) in 2022. For further […]

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Technical proficiency study for OECD 229 with fathead minnowsK. Duis

Technical proficiency study for OECD 229 successfully completed – capacity for fish short-term reproduction assays available in 2021 and 2022

The fish short-term reproduction assay according to OECD test guideline 229 serves as Level 3 in vivo assay within the OECD Conceptual framework for the testing and assessment of endocrine disrupting chemicals. Laboratories aiming to conduct this assay must demonstrate their ability by performing a technical proficiency study with reference compounds. ECT has successfully completed […]

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