The addition of new equipment and a change in
working practices has resulted in the need for a new pricing structure.
Block rates, where a lab had unlimited use of equipment for a predetermined
period, have been discontinued.
The new rate structure represents a response to user requests for both an hourly
rate system and a per sample rate.
The hourly rates are self explanatory but as the per sample rates are a new addition some * detailed explanation is included here.
The rates for non-routine samples or projects with large numbers of samples can be negotiated with the Director of the facility. Please do not let cost be a determining factor -we can be flexible!
Equipment Use |
Cost |
| TEM1 Tecnai | $30 per hour |
| TEM2 JEOL 1200 | $30 per hour |
| SEM | $20 per hour |
| High Pressure Freezing | $55 per hour |
| Technical Staff Assistance | $30 per hour |
| PER SAMPLE RATES* see link above for information | |
| Tissue processing only (up to 4 samples) | $150 per run |
| Tissue Processing, sectioning and staining (up to 4 samples) | $300 per run |
| Freeze Substitution | $150 per run |
| Immunogold labeling | $160 per run |
| Cryo sectioning | $240 per specimen |
| Ultramicrotomes (room temperature) per hour | $10 |
| Ultramicrotome - cryo | $20 |
| Lab fee where user carries out processing | $50 |