Fee Schedule
Transmission Electron Microscope
Specimen Preparation:
Fixation through embedding, for each project (5-15 tissue specimens) $1500.00
Embedding Per Sample (Vial):
Includes: fixatives, solvents, resins, tubes, vials, and molds $210.00
Microtomy:
Thick sectioning & staining $60.00/blk Thin sectioning & staining $150.00/blk (Minimum 3 grids)
Ultramicrotomy:
Includes: trimming and sectioning supplies, grids, Slides, post-stains $240.00/blk
Electron Microscopy:
Per hour spent on scope
$300.00 /hr (internal)
$500.00 per hour (external)
Digital images:
Prints (per) $20.00
Scanning Electron Microscope
Specimen Preparation:
Per project, to include fixation, CPD, Mounting coating, up to 5 tissue samples: $1500.00
Critical Point Drying (CPD)
Includes: fixatives, solvents, CPD specimen carriers Polycarbonate filters, Thermonox cover slips, and transitional fluid (bone-dry liquid CO2) $180.00/run
Sputter–Coating
Includes: Stub, silver paint, carbon paint, storage boxes, Agon gas, and Au target $120.00/run
Electron Microscopy:
Per hour spent for evaluation & pictures $300.00/hr (internal)
500.00/hr (external)
Digital images: Prints
$20.00/per print
EM Evaluation / Consultation
The first hour per project is at no charge, thereafter there is a per hour charge for time spent evaluating the data (quantitative and /or qualitative).
All prices are in TT dollars
