Table 11.
Routes of injection for rabbits
| Route | Immunogen (form) | Adjuvant | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intraperitoneal | Soluble or insoluble | +/– | If used for final boost, wait 5 d before fusion. |
| Subcutaneous | Soluble or insoluble | +/– | Local response |
| Serum levels slower to increase | |||
| Intravenous | Soluble | No Freund's | Poor for immunizing |
| Ionic detergent <0.2% | |||
| Nonionic detergent <0.5% | |||
| Salt <0.3 m | |||
| Urea <1 m | |||
| Intramuscular, intradermal, lymph node | Soluble or insoluble | No Freund's | Good applications for experienced workers |
