When you work with SAGE™ Labs, you can expect the support of a cutting-edge facility that supplies you with the latest in proven biotech practices and technology. The operation is managed from a state-of-the-art biosecure vivarium, built in 2000 and refitted with technologic updates in 2008.

In addition to SAGE Labs’ powerful resources, you’ll also be backed by a team of dedicated R&D and support specialists. Each member follows the highest standards for humane, responsible animal care and use in compliance with OLAW policies. SAGE Labs is currently working toward AAALAC accreditation and is an active member of the IACUC community.

SAGE Labs: Fully Equipped

  • Specific pathogen-free facility
  • Comprehensive health monitoring program
  • State-of-the-art microinjection equipment
  • Sophisticated cage and rack system

Health Monitoring
Data reproducibility and consistency require use of laboratory mice and rats in research that are free from pathogenic organisms. SAGE Labs is committed to an extensive health monitoring system as part of our comprehensive quality control program. We are fully dedicated to providing both health monitoring data as well as a complete description of our health monitoring program in order to give you confidence in the quality of our research models. Contact us at info@sageresearchmodels.com for more details.

SAGE Labs utilizes sentinel animals for monitoring of all colonies within our barrier facility – not just those known to be immunocompromised or of unknown genetic background. The stock strain used for sentinel monitoring for both the serological and diagnostic test are the outbred Sprague Dawley rat. Other lines may be used, at your request, with the proper veterinary approval. Exposure of SAGE Lab’s sentinels to the rest of the colony is accomplished by several means. Sentinel cages are maintained without cage filter tops and sentinel cages are placed on the bottom shelf of cage housing racks. Sentinel animals are also exposed to the solid material from the rest of the colony, including soiled bedding and nesting material. Click here to download the Current Health Monitoring Report.

Facility
SAGE Labs utilizes state-of-the-art barrier facilities for housing of all laboratory mice and rats. SAGE Labs follows carefully written and approved Standard Operating Procedures when working in, and moving about, the barrier facility. Restricted entry into the facility is only allowed after sanitization of hands and shoes and all personnel are required to wear gloves and sanitized clothing including shoe covers, caps, masks, and gowns. Moving between rooms in the facility is carefully controlled with numerous restrictions in place for movement between rooms housing animals. Supplies can only enter the barrier facility after decontamination and through a dedicated entry portal. Each barrier facility room is treated as a self-contained unit, with its own airflow system and dedicated equipment.

Training
Our staff is provided with ongoing professional development including courses in animal health, husbandry, and genetics. Our experienced personnel pass on their knowledge and training to the rest of the staff, who must adhere to Standard Operating Procedures for all handling of animals. The professional veterinary staff and IACUC monitor the entire SAGE Labs operation.