Informational

Helpful Information Sheet: Guide to Acetate Color Communication

Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine
Dec 12, 2018

This printable chart describes the color (red, blue, yellow, green, and clear), function, and orientation (horizontal or vertical) of each acetate that the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) uses to communicate important information about animals to laboratory personnel.

The document also includes contact information for questions about acetates placed in specific animal care rooms, as well as who to contact if you would like additional training on the use of acetates.

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Questions?

Questions about the use of acetates in specific animal care rooms should be directed to your facility's ULAM Husbandry Supervisor.

If you are interested in receiving additional training on the use of acetates in animal care rooms, please contact the ULAM Training Core at [email protected] or (734) 763-8039.