Below is a list of services and fees for internal users. External users may call 919-684-3452 for rate information.
Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Specimen prep/batch of ≤4 (SEM) | $1,569.00 |
| Specimen prep/batch of ≤4 (TEM) | $1,569.00 |
| Additional samples over 4 (each) | $392.25 |
| Lab use and materials (self-serve) | $333.00 |
| Fixative (2.5% Glut in 0.1M cacodylate buffer) 5mL vial (ea) | $12.00 |
| Microtome use (self-serve) | $125.00 |
| Agar embedment of cell pellets (each type) | $172.80 |
| In situ embedment (each) | $135.00 |
| Mounting/trimming flat specimens (each) | $135.00 |
| Thick (1-mm) sections only | $250.00 |
| Thick and thin sections (includes grids & post staining) | $488.00 |
| Thin section re-cuts | $250.00 |
| Negative staining specimen prep | $226.00 |
| Formvar- & carbon-coated grids each | $4.40 |
| Sputter coating (up to six 10-mm samples) | $199.00 |
| Sputter coating (each if >10-mm/sample) | $199.00 |
| Serial Block Face SEM specimen prep | $1,980.00 |
Immuno EM staining* (for TEM)
Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Pre-embedding labeling: | |
| Silver enhancement | $1,647.00 |
| Peroxidase | $1,647.00 |
Post-embedding labeling: | |
| Colloidal gold | $1,647.00 |
| *Embedding, cutting, and imaging not included here |
Training/Labor (per hour) | $90 |
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EM Beam Time
Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Routine TEM & SEM (per hour) | $90.00 |
| Serial Block Face SEM (per hour) | $260.00 |