Mouse Identification
| Service | Vendor(s) | Provider | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Punch | Roboz Surgical Instruments Co., Inc. Braintree Scientific, Inc. |
Provided by The Jackson Laboratory | $4.43 Each |
| Ear Tag (Metal ID Tag) | National Band and Tag Company Jorgensen Labs |
Provided by The Jackson Laboratory | $4.43 Each |
| LabStamp® Tail Tattoo — Black Ink LabStamp® Tail Tattoo — Green UV Ink |
SOMARK Innovations Inc. | Provided by The Jackson Laboratory | $8.63 Each |
| UID Microchip Implant* | UID Identification Solutions | Provided by The Jackson Laboratory | $13.80 Each |
| Microchip Insertion | -- | Provided by Customer | $24.19 Each |
| RapID Ear Tag | RapID | Provided by The Jackson Laboratory | $8.23 Each |
Services do not include price of the animal, shipping or container charges
* This product is temporarily unavailable for use on immune compromised strains. Please contact Technical Support for additional information
Product Information
Ear Punch
Ear notches or holes produced by an ear punch device. Used for wean age or older mice to create a unique identifier. Common ear numbering systems:
- Universal mouse numbering system (pdf), unique identifiers for all animals in your colony
- Alternative numbering system (pdf), unique identifiers for a single litter within one cage
Ear Tag
A metal ID tag placed in the mouse ear pinna with a special applicator. For mice wean age or older.
LabStamp® Tail Tattoo
FDA-approved pigment on the tail to identify post wean mice. Consult your institution's ACUC for accepted protocols. Please click here for additional information on the LabStamp® Tail Tattoo system from SOMARK Innovations Inc.
UID Microchip Implant
The UID microchip implant is a small subcutaneous implantable RFID device for 100% positive identification from wean age to adult mice. UID microchips are MRI, Gamma/X-Ray and Ultrasound compatible. Each microchip maintains a unique alpha numeric ID, along with programmable on-board memory. A hands-free scanner makes the ID and study related information readily available and easily accessible. The readers can be integrated into any LIM system or computer. Mice may need to be anesthetized or sedated for implantation. Consult your institutional ACUC guidelines.
Microchip Insertion
Customer supplies device or implant. All devices or implants must be shipped directly from the manufacturer. Please contact customer service at orderquest@jax.org for details on shipping and handling.
RapID Ear Tag
RapID Ear Tags are humane, automated, mini-ear tags providing fast and accurate identification for lab animals. The hardened 2-D data matrix codes scan instantly with 100% accuracy providing millions of unique IDs. Multiple colors allow immediate secondary (visual) identification without scanning. RapID Ear Tags are totally MRI and autoclave compatible, and are minimally invasive (no surgery required).