This process is used when you want to transfer a card or cards from one Animal Use Protocol (AUP) to another. The PI remains the same, but the cards are moved to a different protocol. Within this process, you can also change the location and/or the per diem chart string of the cage cards.
In this article, you will learn the steps to submit a Protocol Transfer Request in the Animal Operations Portal.
First, log into Animal Operations Portal home page.
The Animal Operations Portal home page is displayed.
Click the "IACUC" link.
The IACUC page is displayed.
Select the appropriate Animal Use Protocol (AUP).
Example shown here: click the Student Account Protocol link.
Enter the Requested Date for Transfer. You can also click the calendar icon to select the date.
Example shown here: Click the calendar icon.
A calendar is displayed. Select the appropriate date.
Example shown here: January 28, 2019.
You also have the option to request a change in the cage card's per diem chart string and/or location.
Select "True" if you want to change either of these items.
Click the Continue button to proceed to the next section of the request.
To select a cage card to transfer, click the [...] button next to the Select Cage Cards field to browse different options.
The Cage Card Projects window is displayed. Click the checkbox next to the appropriate Cage Card ID option.
Example shown here: click the checkbox next to C00116468.
Select multiple cards by selecting each of their checkboxes if needed.
With the appropriate cage cards selected, click the "OK" button.
The selected cage cards and their information is displayed.
Click the Continue button.
To select the new protocol, click the [...] button next to the Target Protocol field to browse different options.
The Select IACUC Protocol Project window is displayed.
Select the desired AUP from the list.
Example shown here: Click the A 2018 36-004 option.
Select the appropriate Target Animal Group from the list.
Example shown here: Click the cat group.
With the appropriate animal group selected, click the Save Draft button.
A summary of the request is displayed.
Click the Submit link.
The Submit AUP Change Request window is displayed. You can add more information in the Comments on request field if needed.
Click the OK button to confirm the submission.
The Protocol change for the card is displayed.