Animal Care and Use

LAMPS: Lab Animal Management & Protocol System


The first time you enter LAMPS, you must enable pop-ups!


LAMPS has three modules: eProtocol for submitting protocols, eAnimal Ordering for submitting animal requisitions, and eCensus for tracking cages.

eCensus Project
Digital census using RFID cage cards is being implemented building-by-building. See eCensus Resources for more information.

Protocol Resources

Submit feedback by completing the LAMPS eProtocol Satisfaction Survey.

Animal Ordering Resources

Creating a Barcode from a Split or Wean Resources


eCensus Resources

eCensus uses RFID cage card to digitally track cages. Cage data is scanned into WiComm and sent to LAMPS.


Browse all LAMPS training resources in the LAMPS Training Box folder.

Need Assistance with LAMPS?

For technical help (WUSTL Keys, pop-ups, etc…)
314-935-5707

For protocol-related questions
iacuc@wustl.edu or
314-362-3229

For requisition-related questions
som-dcmprocurement@email.wustl.edu

For split/wean log supplies
som-dcm-logistics@email.wustl.edu

For billing-related questions
som-dcm-ovcrbilling@email.wustl.edu.

Supported Browsers

LAMPS supports the most current versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Do not use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.

Weekly Maintenance

LAMPS has standard maintenance windows during which the system may be inaccessible or displaying atypical behavior. When possible, avoid accessing LAMPS during these times. 

Daily: 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (Central)
Sundays: 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Central)
Mondays: 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Central)

If time-sensitive maintenance is needed outside of these windows, it will be performed from 3:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. as needed.