Shipping ES cell generated knock-out mice from
the University of Cincinnati:
1. The mice are housed in a pathogen free,
barrier facility in microisolator cages which dispense sterile water and
food. Handling of each cage is preceedede by sanitation with the appropriate
solution. All cage handling is done in a laminar flow hood. Personnel wear
surgical masks, hair net, gloves, shoe covers, and gowns.
2. The latest health report on sentinel mice
is sent prior to shipping.
3. Shipping cartons are obtained from Zivic-Miller
Lab., Inc., Jackson Laboratories and Taconic Farms. Cartons are stored
in the barrier facility. Prior to use, the cartons are sprayed with freshly
prepared sterilizing solution. Bedding and food are sterilized. The sterile
water source is a packet of Napa Nectar (SE Labs). The original cage card
describing the mice is taped to each section of the shipping carton which
contains the mice it describes.
4. Mice are shipped by Burlington Air Express
and are sent out on Monday or Tuesday for overnight delivery. On the day
sent, the investigators receiving the mice is notified by fax of the airbill
number. The Service pays for the shipping, billing the investigator later
for the cost.
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5. Tails biopsies are shipped
on arrangement with investigator. Tails are sent via Federal Express overnight
delivery on either Monday or Tuesday, packed on dry ice. On the day of
shipping, a copy of the shipping label is faxed to the investigator as
a receipt for the shipment.
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6. Sending ES cells to the Service Core. ES cells should be
sent packed on dry ice at the beginning of the week. We do not accept weekend
deliveries and cells should not sit for a prolong period before completion
of delivery. Federal Express overnight delivery is strongly recommended.
Once the Service Core receives the shipment, a fax is sent to the investigator
stating the shipment has arrived intact.
7. Any mycoplasm samples sent to the core should be done by
Federal Express overnight delivery. Please label all tubes with the appropriate
information. Do not freeze any samples prior to shipping or ship packed
on dry ice.
