Laboratory Animal Diagnostic Services
Our diagnostic services are built on a foundation of contamination prevention measures, effective pathogen detection, and scientific and technical proficiency, which enables us to deliver a range of sensitive and specific testing to screen your animal models and research biologics.
| Sentinel-Free Health Monitoring Methods | Screen research samples from the environment with Exhaust Air Dust (EAD®), PathogenBinder®, or environmental PCR testing to reduce or eliminate the need for sentinel animals. |
| Routine Animal Health Monitoring | Standard and environmental HM testing for multi-species including mice, rats, rabbits, NHPs, zebrafish, and xenopus. Our protocols include pathology, serology, microbiology, parasitology, and PCR infectious agent testing. |
| Cell Line/Research Biologics Screening | Research biologics and cell line screening should be performed to confirm that biologics are free of rodent or human infectious agents. |
| Health Monitoring for Germ-Free Animals | Comprehensive germ-free testing is necessary to ensure that animal colonies don’t contain contaminating microbes. |
| Serology Testing and Reagents | Our Multiplexed Fluorometric ImmunoAssay® (MFIA®) improves serology testing, sensitivity, and accuracy. Collecting blood is simplified with the HemaTIP™ microsampler. We provide serology reagents for in-house testing. |
Laboratory Testing Management (LTM™)
Our online data management platform, Laboratory Testing Management® (LTM™), allows clients to manage workflow, track order status, and review results with ease. This secure, web-based portal provides users with 24/7 access to create orders, print forms, and perform other administrative tasks. An easy-to-use dashboard allows them to see snapshot of past, current and future orders, common requests and alerts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Research Animal Diagnostic Services
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How can I submit samples to Charles River?
Laboratory Testing Management (LTM) allows customers to generate submission forms electronically and schedule samples for submission. Complimentary sample shipping supplies are available for all our research animal diagnostic services. By using LTM Ship, customers receive free shipping on diagnostic and genetic testing samples (excluding live animals) in the continental United States.
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What can research animal diagnostic services do for my facility?
Charles River's research animal diagnostic services program is built on a foundation of contamination prevention measures, effective pathogen detection, and scientific and technical proficiency to help vivarium managers design and maintain a clean and secure facility.
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How can I prevent contamination in my animal facility?
Workflow, facility design, and a thorough animal health surveillance program can help prevent and eliminate health variables that could impact studies. Our team can work with you to develop and implement a quality control program.
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What diagnostic services are available to help me identify pathogens?
Effective pathogen detection is best achieved using multiple testing modalities at various levels within a research animal facility.
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How can I resolve a biosecurity breach at my facility?
How can I resolve a biosecurity breach at my facility? Our research animal diagnostic services provides a multi-step approach to help minimize costs, disruptions, and loss of research. We help identify the source, develop a plan on recovering research animals, outline preventative measures for the future, and formulate a training program to meet research needs.
We offer the following services to help with biosecurity: