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Phenotyping Tests and Resources

Tests, Contacts, Links to more information
Test	Contact	Fee	Specimen/Comments
Clinical /Physical Exam	Nadine Forbes	$35	Live mice - with 'control' mice
Body Condition (QNMR EchoMRI)	Nadine Forbes	from $50	Live mice - with 'control' mice
Hematology/CBC Automated CBC(Hemavet) + unstained Smear/film	Nadine Forbes	$10	* 50ul whole blood
Hematology Manual WBC differential	Nadine Forbes	$10	* Smear / film
Clinical Chemistry (ALB, ALP, ALT, AMY, AST, CA, CHOL, CK, CR, GGT, GLU, HDL, LDH, LDL, TP, TRG, electrolytes)	Nadine Forbes	from $6	* Serum or plasma - at least 120 ul current tests
Urinalysis (SG + dipstick)	Nadine Forbes	from $10	* Urine - at least 50ul
Pathogen Testing (Serology, Parasitology, Helicobacter PCR)	Dr. Julie Watson	Var	Varies
Comprehensive (baseline) Pathology Full standard Necropsy + 10 slides (>30 tissues) histopathology + report; with training	Nadine Forbes	$250	Live (or perfused) mouse
Pathology Consult Collaboration, also special techniques, photography, perfusions, training	Dr. Brayton et al.	Var**
Specialized Neurobehavioral Assessments (including Morris Water maze, Elevated plus (+)Acoustic startle, Activity chamber)	Dr Mikhail Pletnikov	Var**	Live mice
Imaging by MRI, PET, SPEC.IVIS,Faxitron radiography	ICMIC, SAIRP	Var**	Varies
Cardiovascular imaging ultrasound, ECG	Dr. Kathleen Gabrielson	Var**	Live mice
Metabolic Phenotyping (calorimetry; O2, diet, water, consumption; CO2, urine, fecal output)	Dr. Gabriele Ronnett	Var**	Live mice
Motor Phenotyping	Dr. Ellen Hess	Var**	Live mice
Acoustic/auditory Phenotyping	Dr. Bradford May	Var**	Live mice
Pulmonary/Respiratory Phenotyping	Dr. Wayne Mitzner	Var**	Live mice
* Optimal specimen procurement, preparation and submission is CRITICAL to achieving valid clinical pathology results. Contact Nadine Forbes for information and assistance in procuring, handling and submitting these specimens. ** Fees vary, and collaborations may be feasible. Contact Dr. Brayton?to include your resource or expertise on this site. Back to Phenotyping Core Home Page

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