Abbreviations
Laboratory Animal Medical Record Shorthand: H/S, COF, SPF, MI, UD, WPL and More
Shorthand accepted for laboratory-animal medical records in the University of Michigan list of accepted veterinary medical shorthand and acronyms [1]. Many of these terms are specific to research animal facilities and do not appear in general veterinary abbreviation guides.
Laboratory animal shorthand (23)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| H/S | Hunched and scruffy [1] |
| COF | Chow on floor [1] |
| ATG | Added to green [1] |
| ED | Enviro-dri [1] |
| SPF | Specific pathogen free [1] |
| MI | Micro-isolation, micro-isolator [1] |
| B Trio / Brd Trio | Breeding trio [1] |
| W | Weanlings [1] |
| UD | Ulcerative dermatitis [1] |
| TM | Tumor monitoring [1] |
| TNT | Toenail trim [1] |
| Mal | Malocclusion [1] |
| F/W | Fight wounds [1] |
| DA | Distended abdomen [1] |
| EU | Excessive urination [1] |
| U/F | Urine and feces [1] |
| SSD | Silver sulfadiazine [1] |
| TAO | Triple antibiotic ointment [1] |
| F.O. | Find original [1] |
| WPL | Within protocol limits [1] |
| VT | Veterinary technician [1] |
| Sl | Slightly [1] |
| Neg. | Negative [1] |
Frequently asked questions
What does H/S mean in a mouse health record?
Hunched and scruffy, in the University of Michigan list of accepted shorthand [1].
What does SPF mean?
Specific pathogen free [1].
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