Introduction

PharmaSeq has adopted its microtransponder-based p-Chip technology for inexpensive, easy, and permanent tagging of small animals. The principle involves placing the p-Chip under the skin of an animal, such as a mouse, or attaching it to an animal (e.g., ants) and reading its ID at desired experimental points using a proprietary reader.

PharmaSeq has developed a complete system for tagging laboratory mice and other small animals. The key elements are:

• p-Chips, mounted in sterilized injectors
• ID reader ("wand") and software to read IDs
• MouseTrack database software for colony management and recording of experimental results

For convenience, PharmaSeq provides a starter kit to facilitate pilot studies. A complete list of products is available by clicking: Animal Tagging Product List.

Requests for quotations can be placed by e-mailing to: sales@pharmaseq.com.

PharmaSeq's innovative animal tagging technique is described in greater detail in a White Paper on "Tagging of Laboratory Mice Using Electronic p-Chips."; Specific steps associated with tagging mice with p-Chips are shown in the movie above.

To obtain additional information, and for technical support, contact us by e-mailing to: info@pharmaseq.com.

Key Benefits

The p-Chip tagging procedure and reading are fast. A technician, usually with less than one hour of training, is able to rapidly insert the p-Chip subcutaneously and register the animal in the computerized tracking system. It takes less than one minute to tag and register a mouse. Subsequent readings at later data acquisition steps take even less time.

• The p-Chip system eliminates the need for anesthetics and reduces stress for the animals.
• The p-Chips are biocompatible and permanent.
• Tagging with p-Chips is more reliable than currently used methods, such as ear tagging or toe clipping. The high fidelity of reading eliminates the need for rework due to data entry or other errors or lost tags; improving efficiency in experimental protocols. It is a cradle-to-grave system that can be applied to weanling.
• The system is highly cost-effective. Both small research labs and larger organizations (such as pharmaceutical companies) can benefit from using the product.

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