DNA Extraction Service

对小鼠DNA的筛选是评估我们殖民地出生的小鼠的关键第一步。由DNA决定的遗传特征被用来继续选择育种，选择动物用于实验，并确保近交系小鼠的遗传完整性。尾巴样本用蛋白水解酶消化，DNA用Autogen GenePrep DNA分离机器人分离。在2013财年，已处理了超过7万个样品。这是一个高度自动化的过程，非常具有成本效益。每条尾巴的消耗性成本约为0.50美元。对弗雷德里克工厂的监督包括每天与合同工作人员交谈，并在适当时进行访问。

The screening of mouse DNA is a critical first step in evaluating mice born in our colonies. The genetic characteristics determined by the DNA is used to continue selection for breeding, to choose animals to utilize in experiments, and to assure the maintenance of genetic integrity of inbred strains of mice. Tail samples are digested using a proteolytic enzyme and the DNA is isolated utilizing an Autogen GenePrep DNA isolation robot. During FY13 over 70,000 samples have been processed. This is a highly automated process and is very cost effective. Expendable costs/tail are approximately $0.50. Oversight of the Frederick facility consists of daily conversations with contract staff and visits when appropriate.