LACU Price List
FY26 Lab Animal Care Unit (LACU) Services and Fees
Prices increase 3% each fiscal year; pricing is effective as of July 1, 2025.
MOUSE PER DIEM, STANDARD BOX (75 in2):
Microisolator box*: $1.09/box/day
IVC box**: $1.09/box/day
IVC box + water bottle: $1.19/box/day
Sterile microisolator care***: $1.76/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $1.37/box/day
Sterile microisolator care, ABSL2: $2.11/box/day
DIABETIC MOUSE PER DIEM, STANDARD BOX (75 in2):
Microisolator box*: $1.30/box/day
IVC box**: $1.30/box/day
IVC box + water bottle: $1.43/box/day
Sterile microisolator care***: $2.11/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $1.65/box/day
Sterile microisolator care, ABSL2: $2.54/box/day
Mouse Per Diem, Metabolism Box: $1.58/box/day
MOUSE PER DIEM, LARGE BOX (157 in2):
Microisolator box*: $1.75/box/day
IVC box**: $1.75/box/day
IVC box + water bottle: $1.87/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $2.09/box/day
DIABETIC MOUSE PER DIEM, LARGE BOX (157 in2)
Microisolator box*: $2.10/box/day
IVC box**: $2.10/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $2.52/box/day
RAT PER DIEM
Standard box*: $1.75/box/day
IVC box**: $1.75/box/day
IVC box + water bottle: $1.87/box/day
Sterile microisolator care***: $2.32/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $2.10/box/day
DIABETIC RAT PER DIEM
Standard box*: $2.10/box/day
IVC box**: $2.10/box/day
IVC box + water bottle: $2.22/box/day
Sterile microisolator care***: $2.79/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $2.52/box/daY
RODENT CARE DESCRIPTIONS
**IVC box: box placed on a ventilated rack system with an automatic watering system; includes caging, standard diet, standard bedding and automatic water.
***Sterile microisolator care: provided at the request of the PI. The box is fully assembled (lid, grill, bottom, standard bedding) prior to autoclaving as a unit.
****ABSL2: required for animals inoculated with human-derived materials (cells, tissue fragments, etc.), or for animals exposed to viral particles or other hazards deemed to require ABSL2 care.
To request non-standard bedding/feed or special handling (e.g. autoclaving) of feed/bedding, complete a LACU Resource Request Form and submit to the LACU Director of Operations, Stan Latocha; the above per diem rates will require adjustment.
<2 kg: $2.34/animal/day
2-5.4 kg: $2.52/animal/day
>5.4 kg: $2.64/animal/day
SWINE
Neonate: $10.33/animal/day
< 25 lbs.: $11.26/animal/day
25-75 lbs.: $12.14/animal/day
> 75 lbs.: $13.05/animal/day
GUINEA PIG
$2.63/enclosure/day
HAMSTER
Microisolator Box*: $1.67/box/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2)****: $2.01/box/day
Standard: $8.06/animal/day
Biocontainment (ABSL2): $9.66/animal/day
ZEBRAFISH
1.0 Liter tank: $0.08/tank/day
3.5 Liter tank: $0.30/tank /day
8.0 Liter tank: $0.456tank/day
XENOPUS FROG
$2.80/tank/day
For other species not listed above, please consult with LACU Director.
VETERINARIAN, VET TECH & HUSBANDRY TECH SERVICES
Veterinarian services (M-F, 8am-5pm): $76.58/HR
Veterinarian services, after-hours/weekends/holidays: $117.90/HR, 2h minimum
Veterinary Tech services (M-F, 8am-5pm): $31.51/HR
Veterinary Tech services, after-hours/weekends/holidays: $46.20/HR, 2h minimum
Husbandry Tech services (M-F, 8am-5pm): $21.26/HR
Husbandry Tech services, after-hours/weekends/holidays: $31.91/HR, 2h minimum
OTHER SERVICES
Surgery room, with sterile surgery pack: $130.48/use
Anesthetic machine use for surgery: $50.67/day
Ethylene oxide gas sterilization: $53.28
Steam sterilization: $39.13
Radiography: $39.13/HR
Surgery Room Cleaning charge: $58.78/use
Custom projects or services: Please consult the LACU Director
PURCHASING SURCHARGES
Animal order late fee (after 2pm Wednesday): $65.25
Ordering fee, non-approved vendors: $65.25
Drug and other supply orders*: 15% above cost
The LACU does not routinely order drugs and supplies for research needs. Investigators are encouraged to obtain the necessary licenses to order drugs and supplies from medical distributors.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SURCHARGES
Airport Pickup/Order $78.29
Feed & Bedding Delivery/Trip $78.29
Special Animal Transport/Trip $78.29
External users rate surcharge, per service: 30%
Projected per diem and services charges,
FY26 - beyond: 3% annually over prior FY basis