LC50

LC50 is a scientific term used in toxicology for Lethal Concentration causing 50% mortality in a group of test animals.

Other terms are LC20, which is 20% death in the group of test animals or LD50 which is Lethal Dose causing 50% mortality in a group of test animals.

Other terms

 * LD01 - Lethal dose for 1% of the animal test population
 * LD100 - Lethal dose for 100% of the animal test population
 * LDLO - The lowest dose causing lethality
 * TDLO - The lowest dose causing a toxic effect


 * See its use for example in the Ambient Water Quality Criteria for Ammonia paper.

Links

 * What is an LD50 and LC50