Tufts CMS Room Transfer Request Form

Room Transfer Form

Use this form when requesting animals be moved from one holding room on campus to another or between campuses. Tufts CMS reviews the health history of the rooms to assess whether any pathogen testing is necessary prior to the moves and to track room movements in case a pathogen is later reported. Please provide at least one day notice and wait for approval if you plan to transfer the animals yourself. Provide 5 days notice if Tufts CMS will be transferring the animals for you. For questions, contact TuftsCMS-relocation@tufts.edu

If an IACUC protocol transfer is also required (e.g. a change in PI), also complete the IACUC protocol transfer form and wait for a separate response from IACUC prior to moving the animals.

Note for ABSL2 containment housing users: For transfers to an ABSL2 housing room only, the form can be submitted simultaneously as the move is made. As ABSL2 housing has a different per diem rate, listing the cage card numbers and transfer date below is required so we can correctly charge your account and avoid overcharges. If the transfer date changes after you submit this form, please email TuftsCMS-relocation@tufts.edu.

Who will transfer the animals?*

InvestigatorTufts Comparative Medicine Services

Requested Transfer Date (mm/dd/yyyy)*

Date

Your e-mail address*

Your name*

Will there be a protocol transfer?*

YesNo

Name of PI?*

Name of the PI who is transferring the animals?*

Name of PI receiving the animals?*

E-mail addresses (separated by semicolon) of anyone besides you who needs to receive notification of transfer approval

Species to be transferred*

If "other," give species*

Number of cages*

Room in which the animals are currently housed:*

Room to which the animals will be transferred:*

Check all that are applicable:*

The animals are being moved from standard ABSL1 or sterile housing to ABSL2 housing (per diem rate change)The animals are being moved to the behavioral coreThe animals are being moved to special chamber housingThe animals are being moved between Tufts campusesnone of the above are true

How long will the animals be housed in the Behavioral Core?

Which special chamber is being used?*

How long will the animals be housed in the special chamber?*

How often are you required to check the animals per the IACUC protocol?*

Will the animals be transferred back to another room after the chamber? List room. *

Will the animals be transferred to another room after the stay in the Behavioral Core?*

Reason for Transfer?

In order for Tufts CMS to transfer the cages, ensure that cage cards have been replaced as needed for the transfer (correct PI, IACUC protocol number, and billing account number) and provide the location of these cages in the room. Give rack and row numbers and any other descriptive information. It is also helpful to place notes on the cages that say "Room Transfer."*

List all cage card numbers for cages to be transferred*

Are there any special husbandry needs?

Notes:

When you have completed the form, hit the "Submit" button below. You will receive a notification of receipt of your form by email within a few minutes. If you do not, please contact TuftsCMS-relocation@tufts.edu to ensure that the submission was received.