Forms
Small Animal Surgery
Small Animal Surgical Record Form
- Policy on rodent surgical classifications and analgesic recommendations
Small Animal Surgery Online Notification Form
- Instructions on required procedures to conduct surgery in rodents and lower vertebrates
Small Animal Surgery: Step-By-Step Program Requirements
- Comprehensive summary of small animal surgery and post-operative monitoring requirements
Buprenorphine ER Lab Order Form
Buprenorphine ER is a special order. It is ready to pick up about one week after the order is placed and should be picked up after 1pm.
Buprenorphine ER Lab Order Form
- Instructions on how to administer extended release buprenorphine to rodents
BRL ordering instructions
- Instructions for obtaining drugs and supplies from the BRL Surgery Department may be found here: https://uofi.box.com/s/9omg0ap32du04pdw6h5035iy3gnflc34
- If ordering xylazine, dilution instructions can be found here: https://uofi.box.com/s/y4v5fgqcpk1mjns6clfgryk0j0znj3f7
NOTE: All orders must be placed at least three (3) business days prior to anticipated need. A confirmation email will be sent to the requester when orders are ready for pick-up.
Irradiation Request Form
The irradiator is operational as of July 6th, 2026 and scheduling requests for irradiation services can resume.
If technical difficulties arise when accessing the above form, please email brlsurgery@uic.edu to submit an irradiation request.