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Fees for Service

The RRRC offers an array of services on a fee-for-service basis.  If you need a service that is not listed, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Services Offered Non-Profit/
Academic Fees		 For Profit Fees
Cryopreservation
Sperm cryopreservation $425 $625
Embryo cryopreservation Contact for Quote
Cryo-storage
Sperm /embryo storage (per strain per year) $306 $438
Cryo-Resuscitation
Resuscitation via  cryopreserved embryos Contact for Quote
Resuscitation via cryopreserved sperm by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Resuscitation via cryopreserved sperm by ICSI with round of breeding
Rederivation
Rederivation to pathogen-free status  via embryo transfer Contact for Quote
Genotyping
Genotyping (per sample) $20 $30
Genotyping assay development $250 $500
Genotyping assay validation $119 $175
Microsatellite analysis (for speed congenics) Contact for Quote
Cytogenetics
Giemsa staining Contact for Quote
Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) Contact for Quote
Spectral Karyotyping (SKY) Contact for Quote
Live rat and tissues
Timed pregnant females $1,729 $3,903
Tissue/Organ sample collection $493 $668
Breeding and colony maintenance Contact for Quote
Consultation/Research Collaborations
For specialized needs related but not limited to colony management, husbandry, reproductive biology, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, genetics, and model characterization, including phenotyping, histopathology and behavioral testing. Contact to Discuss
Microbiota Characterization Contact for Quote

08.25.2025

Why Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) Are Important

RRIDs are unique identifiers for key biological resources, genetically enigineered animals and reagents like antibodies.  Piekniewska et al. document how use of RRIDs improves trackability.  Importantly, better citation practices increase research rigor and reproducibility. 

07.30.2025

Animal Models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

NAMs are lab (e.g., organoids and iPSCs) or computer-based methods intended to expand our tools for modeling human biology and disease. While this field is rapidly evolving, the need for animal models remains, especially for situations where a complex biological system is necessary. In addition, animal models serve as vital in vivo controls for the validation and verification of emerging NAMs.  

05.17.2025

Weather and Shipping

The welfare of the animals is of utmost importance and as we head into the summer months, inclement weather and excessive heat will delay/prevent shipments of live animals.  Be aware that hot temperatures between June and mid-September may negatively impact the ability of couriers to safely ship animals so please plan your live animal orders accordingly.

02.16.2025

In Need of a New Rat Model?

Need a new rat model?  The RRRC in conjunction with the MU Animal Modeling Core (AMC) can assist with the generation of transgenic rats, create knock-out and knock-in rats using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and genetically manipulate rat embryonic stem cells to make chimeric animals.  Contact us to discuss your rat model needs and how we can help.