Surgical Service Charges (in USD)
Special Prep Requirements   15.50 per animal  
Induction of Anesthesia   17.00 per animal  
Surgical Facility Charge   25.00  
Sterile Pack Prep   16.50 per set up  
Technician Assistance   25.55 per hour  
Surgeon/Participant Preparation      
Sterile   8.50 per person  
Non-sterile   3.50 per person  
Immediate Post Op Care   25.55 per hour  
After Hours Post Op Care   40.25 per hour  
Blood   12.75 per tube  

Other requested supplies are at (cost + 15% surcharge + tax)
Animals on Dr. Barlow’s holding protocol are (Per Diem + 20% surcharge)
Cages weaned by ARF personnel after notices have been sent to the PI are $10.00 per cage

Please tell Animal Resources what supplies will be needed. We will not have supplies on hand if we are not informed ahead of time. Non-standard supplies should be purchased by the surgeon.


Links

AALAS - University Animal Use Training Program
TOPAZ - To submit an animal use protocol or place an animal order
ILAR Guide for the Care & Use of Laboratory Animals - Provides standards for care and use of live, vertebrate animals in laboratory research.
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare - Guidelines for the Care and Use of Mammals in Neuroscience & Behavioral Research can be accessed here.
NIH: Public Health Service Policy
AVMA Panel on Euthanasia
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