Technical assistance
Researchers associated with ACF can take advantage of the possibility of having technical procedures done by ACF's technicians, who are all specially educated to work in laboratory animal sciences.
Basic technical assistance
ACF's animal technicians are trained in common technical procedures such as injections, oral gavage and blood sampling, etc.
Basic assistance includes:
- Breeding
- Pup weaning
- Earmarking
- Ear biopsy for genotyping
- Timed mating/Plug check
- Tattooing
Basic technical assistance is charged by the hour. You can find the cost for the above services in ACF's price list.
Advanced technical assistance
In addition to the basic procedures, the animal technicians at the core facility can assist researchers with a wide range of advanced procedures performed by the researcher herself or himself. Advanced assistance covers procedures that require skills and further training.
Advanced assistance includes:
- Blood sampling and handling
- Total bleeding
- Drug/substance administration
- Glucose monitoring
- Organ dissection/Necropsy
Advanced technical assistance is charged by the hour, including an additional fee. Please see the price list to find prices.
Surgical technical assistance
Animal technicians at ACF can also help with assistance in connection with surgery. For further information, please contact the relevant unit.
The cost for these services can be found in ACF's price list. Details regarding a researcher's wish for technical assistance can be agreed upon at a meeting between the animal technicians and the researcher.