Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Room Labeling in a Laboratory Animal Facility
1.0 PURPOSE
To establish a standardized procedure for room labeling in the Laboratory
Animal Facility (LAF) to ensure proper identification, organization, and
compliance with regulatory guidelines.
2.0 SCOPE
This SOP applies to all designated rooms within the Laboratory Animal
Facility, including animal housing, procedure rooms, and support areas.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Facility Manager ensures
that all rooms are properly labeled and maintained.
- The Animal Care Staff adheres
to room labeling regulations.
- The Quality Assurance (QA) Team
verifies compliance with labeling requirements.
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 General Labeling Requirements
- Labels
must be clear,
readable, and durable.
- Each
room must have a unique
identifier (e.g., AH-101, PR-201).
- Labels
should include the room
function and relevant safety information.
- Color-coded
labels may be used to distinguish different functional areas.
- Signs
should comply with institutional
and regulatory standards (e.g., CPCSEA, AAALAC, GLP).
4.2 Room Labeling Format
Each label should include:
- Room Number (e.g., AH-101)
- Room Name (e.g., Rodent
Housing Room)
- Biosafety Level (if applicable)
(e.g., BSL-2)
- Access Restrictions (if required)
(e.g., “Authorized Personnel Only”)
4.3 Labeling of Specific Areas
4.3.1 Animal Housing Areas
- Rodent Holding Room
(AH-101, AH-102, etc.)
- Rabbit Housing Room
- Large Animal Room
- Breeding Room
- Quarantine Room
- Isolation Room
4.3.2 Experimental &
Procedure Areas
- Surgery Room
- Anesthesia Room
- Behavior Testing Room
- Biohazard Experiment Room
(BSL-1, BSL-2, etc.)
- Irradiation Room
4.3.3 Support & Storage
Areas
- Feed Storage Room
- Bedding Storage Room
- Cage Washing Room
- Autoclave Room
- Necropsy Room
- Waste Disposal Room
4.3.4 Office &
Administrative Areas
- Veterinary Office
- Animal Care Staff Room
- Record-Keeping Office
4.4 Placement of Labels
- Labels
must be placed at eye
level near the entrance of each room.
- Biosafety
and hazard labels must be prominently displayed.
- Emergency
contact information should be included where necessary.
5.0 SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Labels
must comply with biosafety
and regulatory standards.
- Regular inspections must
be conducted to ensure labels remain visible and intact.
- Outdated
or damaged labels should be immediately
replaced.
6.0 DOCUMENTATION & RECORDS
- Maintain
a master list of room
labels.
- Record
any changes or updates in the labeling system.
- Periodic
audits should be documented.
7.0 REFERENCES
- CPCSEA
Guidelines for Laboratory Animal Facility
- AAALAC
Accreditation Requirements
- Good
Laboratory Practice (GLP) Guidelines
8.0 REVISION HISTORY
- Details About revision
9.0 ANNEXURE
Animal House Room Labelling
1. FEED & BEDDING AREA
2. STORE ROOM
3. ARCHIVE ROOM
4. WASHING AREA
5. CLEAN AREA
6. ANIMAL HOLDING-1
7. ANIMAL HOLDING-2
8. ANIMAL HOLDING-3
9. BREEDING ROOM-1
10. BREEDING ROOM-2
11. BREEDING ROOM-3
12. EXPERIMENT ROOM-1
13. EXPERIMENT ROOM-2
14. PHARMACOLOGY LAB
15. QUARANTINE ROOM
16. ISOLATION ROOM
17. FORMULATION AREA
18. NECROPSY ROOM
19. EMERGENCY EXIT (3)
20. DIRECTOR OFFICE
21. CONFERENCE ROOM
22. INVIVO FACILITY s
23. BREEDING AREA
24. CHANGE ROOM
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