LABSTAMP by Somark Research Mouse Tattoo Identification Machine Marking

LABSTAMP by Somark Research Mouse Tattoo Identification Machine Marking

 **This Unit has been tested to specifications. Everything in pictures are included. Has slight cosmetic blemishes from normal use. See photos for further details.

Labstamp is the first fully automated animal identification system for research mice 21 days or older.  The Labstamp provides a consistent, accurate and permanent ID that can be clearly read by technicians and scientist alike without additional training. The system provides the ability to identify mice using alpha or numeric characters or a combination of both. There are two styles of ink, black and UV green.

The Labstamp is engineered to deposit microencapsulated ink into the mid-dermal
layer of the mouse’s tail ensuring that the ID will last the lifetime of the mouse.
The 2 needle, 2 restraint system coupled with the automated robotic arm is engineered to hit tissue layer depths from 0.007”-0.011” with a mean depth of 0.009”; this range accommodates mice aged 3 weeks to adult. Measurement of each tail using the tail gauge will give you the correct selection of needle and restraint combination ensuring the ink will reach the mid-dermal layer. 

A tail snip biopsy or blood collection via a tail snip can be performed immediately after the ID process. Once the mouse is restrained in the Labstamp restraint device, the distal portion of the tail is still exposed allowing you to collect your biopsy or blood sample. For collection via the tail vein, you will need to remove the tail cover in order to adequately access the lateral tail vein. For optimal tail vein sampling or injections, allow the mouse tail to rebound for 15 minutes prior to manipulation, to allow for recovery from any vasoconstriction