title: A fluorocarbon-coated diuresis cage for rodents.
abstract: A simple and inexpensive rat diuresis cage is described. It may be constructed from thin aluminium sheeting in combination with a standard laboratory holding cage. Application of a low resistance PTFE coating reduces urine losses to a level better than a leading commercial design. Some physiological strain comparison data obtained using the cage are given.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004231:Diuresis; D006799:Housing, Animal; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D012377:Rodentia
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene