IACUC Policy 014: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Protocol Review Procedures for Purchase of Custom Antibodies

1. Purpose: Granting agencies, such as the NIH, may require investigators to secure IACUC approval for use of custom-made antibodies (i.e., antibodies made specifically for the investigator), even if the antibodies are produced outside of Ohio University. 

2. Policy: In cases where custom-made antibodies are produced outside of Ohio University and the investigator seeks IACUC approval for use of such antibodies, the following must be provided in a simple IACUC protocol for approval by the IACUC Chair or designee:

• Vendor’s name
• Vendor's OLAW “Assurance" number or assurance that the vendor’s IACUC has reviewed and approved the methods used to produce the antibodies
• Vendor's USDA "Registration" number, if available.