Marri Laxman Reddy Ins of Pharmacy
Dundigal (V & M), Medchal Malkajgiri (Dist),
Telangana 500043 India
User Details
User Name: SWATHI - (Student)
Course: B Pharm 3rd Year
Email: marriuser4@[Link]
Date & Time: Aug,28,2025 [Link] PM
EXPERIMENT Pyrogen testing using rabbit method and advanced protocols for pyrogen testing
(Tutorial Mode)
Control
Rabbit No Before dosing At 30 min At 1 Hr At 1:30 Hr At 2 Hr At 2:30 Hr At 3 Hr Average
1 39.2 39 39.2 39.1 38.9 39.1 39 -0.15000
2 38.7 38.8 38.9 39 38.9 39.2 38.7 0.21667
3 39.1 39.2 38.9 39.3 39.1 39.2 39.1 0.03333
Total Rise in Temperature 0.10000
Te st
Rabbit No Before dosing At 30 min At 1 Hr At 1:30 Hr At 2 Hr At 2:30 Hr At 3 Hr Average
1 39.1 39.3 39.4 39.8 39.9 40.1 39.8 0.61667
2 38.9 39.1 39.2 39.4 40.1 39.9 39.6 0.65000
3 38.5 39 39.3 39.7 40.1 39.8 39.7 1.10000
Total Rise in Temperature 2.36667
Inference :
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MCQs
Q.1 What is the main purpose of pyrogen testing?
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Correct Ans: (c) To detect the presence of fever-inducing contaminants (pyrogens)
Q.2 Which of the following animals is primarily used in the rabbit pyrogen test?
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Correct Ans: (c) Rabbits
Q.3 In the rabbit pyrogen test, how much of the test solution is typically injected per kilogram of
rabbit body weight?
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Correct Ans: (b) 10 mL
Q.4 Which of the following is a standard method used for pyrogen testing?
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Correct Ans: (c) Rabbit pyrogen test
Q.5 What is the primary sign of pyrogenicity observed in rabbits during the test?
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Correct Ans: (b) Increased body temperature
Q.6 How many rabbits are typically used in a standard rabbit pyrogen test?
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Correct Ans: (b) 3
Q.7 What is the time window within which temperature readings are typically taken after injecting
the test solution in the rabbit pyrogen test?
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Correct Ans: (c) 3 hour
Q.8 Which of the following is true regarding the pyrogen test results?
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Correct Ans: (b) If any rabbit shows a temperature increase of more than 1.4°C, the test is
considered invalid.
Q.9 Which of the following is NOT considered a pyrogen?
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Correct Ans: (c) Fungus spores
Q.10 Which of the following is an alternative method to the rabbit pyrogen test for detecting
pyrogens?
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Correct Ans: (b) LAL (Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) test
Exercise
Exercise 1: What is the primary objective of the pyrogen test in pharmaceuticals?
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Correct Ans: The primary objective of the pyrogen test is to detect the presence of
fever-inducing substances (pyrogens) in pharmaceutical products, such as drugs, medical
devices, and vaccines, to ensure they are safe for human use.
Exercise 2: How is the rabbit pyrogen test performed in terms of administration of the test
solution?
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Correct Ans: In the rabbit pyrogen test, the test solution is injected intravenously into the ear
vein of each rabbit, typically at a dose of 10 mL per kilogram of the rabbit's body weight.
Exercise 3: What temperature change in the rabbit is considered significant in the pyrogen test?
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Correct Ans: A temperature increase of more than 1.4°C in any rabbit during the test is
considered significant, indicating the presence of pyrogens and potentially invalidating the test
result.
Exercise 4: Why are rabbits used in pyrogen testing?
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Correct Ans: Rabbits are used in pyrogen testing because they have a predictable and
measurable temperature response to pyrogens, making them suitable for detecting
fever-inducing substances through their temperature increase.
Exercise 5: What are the alternative methods to the rabbit pyrogen test for detecting pyrogens?
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Correct Ans: The Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) test is an alternative to the rabbit pyrogen
test. It uses the blood of the horseshoe crab, which reacts to bacterial endotoxins by forming a
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gel-like substance, making it a rapid and sensitive method for detecting pyrogens.
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