Phrase

Guinea Pig

Meaning:

The phrase “guinea pig” refers to someone who tests an idea or a product to see what happens.

Examples:

  • The adult rat, rabbit or guinea pig may be used.
  • Unlike guinea pig tests the LLNA does not require that challenged-induced dermal hypersensitivity reactions be elicited.
  • Furthermore, the LLNA does not require the use of an adjuvant, as is the case for the guinea pig maximisation test (13).
  • Furthermore, the LLNA does not require the use of an adjuvant, as is the case for the guinea pig maximisation test.
  • Furthermore, the LLNA: BrdU-ELISA does not require the use of an adjuvant, as is the case for the guinea pig maximisation test (Chapter B.6 of this Annex, 13).
  • Reductions in female guinea pig fertility were observed in one study at doses in excess of the human dose; natalizumab did not affect male fertility.
  • Unlike guinea pig tests (i.e. B.6; OECD Test Guideline 406) (13) the LLNA does not require that challenge-induced dermal hypersensitivity reactions be elicited.
  • It has, however, the potential to reduce animal use for this purpose when compared to the guinea pig tests (B.6; OECD Test Guideline 406) (14).
  • It has, however, the potential to reduce the animal use for this purpose when compared to the guinea pig tests (B.6; OECD Test Guideline 406) (13).
  • Chapter B.6 of this Annex and OECD Test Guideline 406 utilise guinea pig tests, notably the guinea pig maximisation test and the Buehler test (13).