What Does SPF Stand For?
SPF stands for Specific Pathogen Free
SPF, or Specific Pathogen Free, refers to a category of laboratory or production animals that are maintained in a controlled environment to ensure they are free from specific infectious agents. This status is essential for research and breeding purposes, as it minimizes the risk of disease transmission and helps to ensure the integrity of experimental results. SPF animals contribute to improved health and reliability in biomedical research, vaccine production, and other scientific applications.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym