Technical Services Charges

Our administrative office often receives requests for clarification and verification of lab animal care and services charges. In most cases, the request for these administrative services requires only a short investigation and a quick reply. For such requests we will gladly continue to answer customers' requests free of charge. However, there are instances in which the request for administrative services involves a great deal of time to investigate. In most of these instances, the bill is correct. If we find that the bill is incorrect due to our error, we will make adjustments to future bills as necessary to correct the charges. However, if the bill is correct, or if it is incorrect due to incorrect information provided to us by the investigator's office, we will charge the technical rate ($ 40.00./hour in quarter hour units) for these lengthy investigations.

 

Service Charges 

                                                                         Regular                   Full-Cost 

1.  Technical Assistance                           $10.00/15 min      $13.50/15 min

2.  Professional Time (if applicable)      $50.00/15 min      $67.50/15 min

 

Special Housing and Intensive Care Surcharges

Animals that survive major surgery may require special monitoring and sometimes special handling and treatment. Routine observations and treatments of approximately 15 minutes per case per day, including conventional analgesics, will not be charged. Cases requiring extensive care or supplies will be charged on the basis of time and materials expended.

Protocol Review

For REGULAR projects, there is no charge for the Protocol review and approval process. For FULL COST projects, there will be a minimum charge of $195.00. For projects referred to the full Animal Care Committee, the minimum charge will be $700.00.

 Technical Service Request Form 

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