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RADIL Introduces Pinworm by PCR Testing
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. 

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MFI² - The next generation in serology testing
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.

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Adventitious pathogens can dramatically alter laboratory animals as models for research.  Therefore, laboratory animals must be of the highest quality and free of infectious pathogens.

Transferring preimplantation embryos from a "dirty" animal to a "clean" recipient can eliminate nearly all pathogens. The RADIL provides embryo transfer services developed to assist researchers in rederiving rodents to a pathogen-free state.


Time Line For Rodent Rederivation Based On: 

• Background
  - if mice/rats have a single gene mutation on a standard genetic background, client sends 3-5 males.
  - If mice/rats have multiple gene mutations on a nonstandard, uncharacterized or complex genetic background, client submits 2-3 breeder pairs.
  - If mice/rats have history of superovulation, we can determine how many females to send. We will need a minimum of 5 males to be used for mating.


• RADIL to return enough animals to start a breeding colony


• Provide documentation of pathogen-free status


• Provide genotyping and or breeding expansion (optional, as requested)
  
• Prices starting at $2350.00

For additional information on rederivation services, combination rederivation/cryopreservation services, details regarding appropriate age to submit and/or to schedule a submission, please contact the RADIL at 800-669-0825.