eRAM: Request or Maintain ABSL 2 Exemptions

Overview

For procedures with Human Derived substances, ABSL 2 housing is required unless an exemption is approved for ABSL 1. Exemptions are granted at the individual substance level; see the U-M Guidance for Animals Administered Human-Derived Substances page for further explanation. The Request or Maintain ABSL 2 Exemptions activity can be used to request exemptions for Approved protocols.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Click Request or Maintain ABSL 2 Exemptions from the approved protocol workspace.
2. Click Add.
   Note If a substance is already listed, click Update.
3. Enter or select the Agent.
   
4. Enter the Derived Substance and Derived Substance Lot Number.
5. (Optional) Enter a Derived Substance Note.
6. Click Choose File to upload a Test Results Document.
7. Click OK or OK and Add Another.
8. Click OK.
   Notes
   • The request will be sent.
   • The details you entered can be viewed on the ABSL 2 Housing Exemptions tab of the protocol workspace.

Protocol Workspace > ABSL 2 Housing Exemptions Tab

The ABSL 2 Housing Exemptions tab in the associated protocol workspace lists the following information:

• Agent
• Derived Substance
• Derived Substance Lot Number
• Derived Substance Note – if a note was entered
• Test Results Document – if a document was uploaded
• Housing Level – will display after RCA Review
• RCA Review Note – will display after RCA Review