Pathogen testing of cell lines, tumours, and other rodent-origin biological materials to be administered into research animals
In accordance with the University Regulations, laboratory animals can enter or be transferred within CUHK only with the approval from the Director of LASEC. It is also important to note that use of unauthorized animals or biologics which can cause a disease outbreak would constitute a major non-compliance Category D violation of the University Regulations [1].
To clarify further, the following items should not enter animal facilities in CUHK, unless approval has been given:
The risks associated with cell lines or tumors and the recommendation for pathogen screening are outlined in ‘Guide on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals’ [2], the definitive reference for research animal studies and also the standard for AAALAC accreditation.
LASEC is pleased to announce that we can assist with the testing and sample submission process. A consignment of samples are scheduled to be sent out for testing on Wednesday 9 November 2022. The shipping costs could be shared and reduced if the shipment can be coordinated and batched. The test results will remain anonymous.
If you wish to join this program, please submit your request here:
To clarify further, the following items should not enter animal facilities in CUHK, unless approval has been given:
- animals (dead or alive)
- body parts of animals
- animal organs, tissues, or body fluids derived from animals (including, but not restricted to whole blood, serum, plasma, or urine)
- tumour or cell lines
- equipment, clothing (including laboratory coats) or other items that have had contact with animals NOT from LASEC
The risks associated with cell lines or tumors and the recommendation for pathogen screening are outlined in ‘Guide on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals’ [2], the definitive reference for research animal studies and also the standard for AAALAC accreditation.
LASEC is pleased to announce that we can assist with the testing and sample submission process. A consignment of samples are scheduled to be sent out for testing on Wednesday 9 November 2022. The shipping costs could be shared and reduced if the shipment can be coordinated and batched. The test results will remain anonymous.
If you wish to join this program, please submit your request here:
The samples will be submitted to Cerberus Sciences for screening using their “CL-M-3” profile, which closely aligns with our existing animal health monitoring. This panel tests for: Mycoplasma spp., MHV, MPV, MVM, TMEV, MCMV, SEND, LCMV, MNV, ROTA, LDEV, POLY, REO 3, and ECT. Details of Cerberus’s testing program can be found here: https://www.cerberus.net.au/cell-line-screening
The cost of the test is AUD 330 (~HKD 1,900) per sample and dry ice shipping costs are ~HKD 5,900 flat rate for up to 50 samples. As per mentioned, the shipping costs could be shared with multiple submissions.
Should you need additional information regarding this program, please contact Darren Chan (Email: b103455@cuhk.edu.hk; Tel: 3943-6042) for assistance.
The cost of the test is AUD 330 (~HKD 1,900) per sample and dry ice shipping costs are ~HKD 5,900 flat rate for up to 50 samples. As per mentioned, the shipping costs could be shared with multiple submissions.
Should you need additional information regarding this program, please contact Darren Chan (Email: b103455@cuhk.edu.hk; Tel: 3943-6042) for assistance.
- Policy on Research, Intellectual Property and Knowledge Transfer: Schedule 7 Guidelines for the Use of Experimental Animals: http://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/images/Research_Funding/The_Policy_Paper_1a.pdf#page=48
- Guide on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Eighth Edition. National Research Council of the National Academies. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/guide-for-the-care-and-use-of-laboratory-animals.pdf