Laser Capture Microdissection: Rates

Rate Plan One: Initial setup fee and hourly rate

Initial setup and training (1-time fee): $520 for UCSD faculty; $754 for non-university

The fee includes:

• Consultation on planning and design of experiments
• Advice on sample preparation and staining prior to microdissection
• Training in the use of the microscope on an individual basis
• Technical assistance during use of the facility
• Advice on downstream processing, and availability of commercial kits
• 4 hrs of free instrument use

After the initial setup, investigators pay an hourly rate for regular use: $65/hour for UCSD faculty; $94.25/hour for non-university. Technical assistance will be provided if needed during regular use.

Rate Plan Two: Annual contract

Investigators planning on using the facility on a long-term basis can take advantage of a discounted rate through an annual contract.

The annual contract is $2,600 for UCSD faculty and $3770 for non-university. It includes:

• Initial setup service charge for services above
• 50 hours of microscope use

Note: Slides and tubes for microdissection are purchased by investigators. See Consumable Pricing for details.