Animal / Specimen Preparation
Live animals
- Please do not use metal ear tags for animal ID.
- Please use a marker or tattoo to label the animal.
- If you need to treat an animal by IV injection, please use only marker.
Specimens
- Please choose well sealed, appropriately sized containers. ex: NMR tube, syringe, clear acrylic, 15ml/50ml cfg tube.
- We have the following diameter coils available: 86 mm, 35 mm, 25 mm, and 5mm
- Please remove air bubbles, it is best to use negative pressure to vacuum out the bubbles.
- Please make sure to remove all metal parts on the specimen if any.
- If you have further questions about specimen preparation, please contact at camri@unc.edu.
Transfer
- When transporting live animals and specimens, please review and adhere to the latest policy on UNC Animal Transport and Biosecurity Standards
- If transporting animals/specimens with chemicals, please refer to UNC EHS policy on Transporting Research Materials and contact UNC EHS at (919) 962-5507 with any questions.
- Please contact UNC DCM Animal Transport Specialist at 919-966-0711 or 919-843-5031 before transporting animals/specimens to confirm any health reports and screening requirements needed before transport.
- Cover all cages and animal equipment (regardless of animal presence) with an opaque breathable cover, and refer to the Transfer Location for directions.
- Transportation will be the user’s responsibility unless otherwise discussed in the initial core meeting.