Animal Ordering
How to Place and Animal Order
- Obtain access to our Topaz program by submitting your NetID, your PI’s name, and IACUC protocol number to veralynn.perillo@stonybrook.edu.
- Login to Topaz. Click on “Animal Orders,” then hover over “Orders” and select “Create New Order.” Select the correct type of Animal Order Form:
Approved Vendor Animal Order Form - Use this form to order rodents from SBU’s Pre-Approved commercial rodent vendors such as The Jackson Laboratory, Charles River Laboratories, and Taconic.
Non-Approved Vendor Animal Order Form - Use this form to order rodents from commercial rodent vendors that have not been pre-approved (such as MMRRC and NIA), or to order non-rodent animals from commercial vendors.
IMPORT Request Form - Use this form to order animals from another institution. DLAR’s Biosecurity Coordinator will assist with courier services, MTAs, and quarantine requirements.
EXPORT Request Form - Use this form to send animals to another institution. DLAR’s Biosecurity Coordinator will assist with courier services, MTAs, and quarantine requirements.
Customized Mice (Special Project Orders) - Use this form to order customized, genetically modified rodents from commercial vendors. DLAR’s Biosecurity Coordinator will assist with courier services, MTAs, and quarantine requirements.
Transfer Animals from one Protocol to Another - Use this form to request a transfer of animals from one IACUC protocol to another.
- Follow the instructions provided on the form. A correctly submitted order will result in an email to yourself and the PI. For commercial vendors, you will also receive a confirmation email once the order has been placed.
- Once animals are received, you will get a final email to include information about where to find your animals. Any issues with animal orders should be reported within 72 hours of arrival.
Please Note!
- Only Research Foundation, Veterans Association, or external funds can be used to purchase animals. State and Stony Brook Foundation funds cannot be used.
- ANIMAL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED ON TOPAZ BY 11:00 AM ON WEDNESDAYS IN ORDER FOR ANIMALS TO ARRIVE BY THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
- Large orders (50+ mice) or USDA-covered species also require a 2-week lead time.
All animal ordering questions can be sent to veralynn.perillo@stonybrook.