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. 

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.

Recovering a cryopreserved rodent line from
sperm or embryo samples is available to clients wanting to bring back their colony. RADIL services include in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).  

Embryos from IVF, ICSI or from cryopreserved embryos are transferred to "clean" recipients. 

• Sperm Cryo Recovery

Client sends 3-4 cryopreserved sperm samples.

RADIL to return suffcient animals to start a breeding colony

Provide documentation of pathogen-free status

RADIL gurantees cryo recovery of samples RADIl cryopreserved

Provide genotyping (optional, as requested)

Breeding expansion (optional, as requested)

Prices starting at $3250.00

• Embryo Cryo Recovery

We recommend sending a minimum of 60 cryopreserved embryos, but may consider taking less after consultation with client.

RADIL to return suffcient animals to start a breeding colony

Provide documentation of pathogen-free status

RADIL gurantees cryo recovery of samples RADIl cryopreserved

Provide genotyping (optional, as requested)

Breeding expansion (optional, as requested)

        Prices starting at $2350.00

Time Line For Rodent Cryo Recovery

Sperm Cryo Recovery

Embryo Cryo Recovery