11.19.2009
In the past, in order to accurately determine the presence of pinworms in an animal has required a post-mortem direct exam. With the introduction of RADIL's new PCR assay which tests for both Syphacia obvelata and Aspiculuris tetraptera, antemortem testing can now be performed with highly accurate results. RADIL's Pinworm PCR assay is nearly as sensitive as the direct exam and has the advantage that the animal does not need to be euthanized for evaluation. In studies, it was also more sensitive than either of the two antemortem tests (tape test and fecal float).
Pinworm by PCR evaluation will be available beginning December 1, 2009 as part of the Mouse Basic , Mouse Comprehensive and Rat Basic Fecal Panels, as a Helicobacter & Pinworm panel, or as a stand-alone assay. For more information and pricing, please click here.
( for more info click here )11.19.2009
At this year's National AALAS Meeting in Denver, Colorado, RADIL 
introduced a breakthrough serologic testing technology that will offer clients an increased level of results confidence for the most prevalent mouse and rat agents. MFI2 represents an advanced approach to serologic monitoring for laboratory animal pathogens, providing the highest level of diagnostic accuracy available. By evaluating multiple antigens for each agent, primary and confirmatory testing now occur at the same time, saving time and increasing the predictive value of the final results. Clients will begin seeing multiple antigens reported on case reports as of December 1, 2009.
For more information regarding MFI2, please visit the Serology section of this site.
( for more info click here )Extreme environmental temperatures
Extreme environmental temperatures may result in loss of animals during transit. Both local temperatures and temperatures at Missouri points of destination (St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia) need to be considered. The animal welfare act provides the following requirements for guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits: the ambient temperature in animal cargo spaces should not exceed 85oF or fall below 45oF and auxiliary ventilation should be provided when temperatures are 75oF or higher. Using these as a guide, we recommend that you consider the following when shipping ALL laboratory animals, including mice and rats:
- Ship only with carriers that can assure you that these guidelines are met for all live animals including mice and rats; be sure to consider the animals entire trip including ground transport from St. Louis or Kansas City to Columbia.
- Include enough food and moisture for at least 72 hours of transit in the even that animal receipt is delayed.
- Ship from Monday through Wednesday to avoid the possibility of weekend deliveries.
During the summer months (June-Sept in Missouri)
- Inquire about morning flight shipments, procedures for movement of animals from airport tarmac to ground transport and ground transport animal holding conditions
- Provide extra moisture sources
- Decrease animal density; heat stress is more common in large groups of rodents
- Observe weather and consider delaying shipping if local or Columbia, Missouri temperatures are above 95oF. NOTE: rats are particularly sensitive to heat stress.
During the winter months (Nov-Feb in Missouri)
- Inquire about procedures for movement of animals from airport tarmac to ground transport and animal holding conditions.
- Provide extra bedding
- Observe weather and conditions delaying shipping if local or Columbia, Missouri temperatures are below 25oF.
- Nude mice are particularly sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider delaying shipping of nude mice if local or Columbia, Missouri temperatures are below 35oF.
As an alternative, consider using our Collect & Send services which allow you to continue health monitoring and diagnostic tests without the concern or expense incurred in shipping live animals.
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