Rates
The University Imaging Centers (UIC) is open to investigators and projects of members of the University of Minnesota community as well as external researchers.
For more information on using our facilities and the associated policies, please read through our policy page.
UIC Instrument Location Abbreviations:
- CCRB = Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building
- JH = Jackson Hall
- SH = Snyder Hall
Optical Microscopy
| Instrument | UIC Location | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AX R | CCRB | $40 | Hour |
| Leica Stellaris | WMBB | $55 | Hour |
| Leica SP5 MP | CCRB | $55 | Hour |
| Nikon A1R w/ FLIM | CCRB | $55 | Hour |
| Nikon A1RMP HD | JH | $55 | Hour |
| Nikon AX R | JH | $55 | Hour |
| Nikon A1Rsi HD w/SIM | JH | $55 | Hour |
| Cleared Tissue LightSheet (CTLS) | JH | $35 | Hour |
| RS-G4 Ribbon Confocal | CCRB | $35 | Hour |
| Leica LMD 6500 | CCRB | $30 | Hour |
| Nikon AX R | SH | $30 | Hour |
| Nikon AZ100M | JH | $30 | Hour |
| Nikon C2+ | CCRB | $30 | Hour |
| Olympus FV1000 BX2 | JH | $30 | Hour |
| Zeiss Spinning Disk Confocal | JH | $30 | Hour |
| Nikon A1si | SH | $10 | Hour |
| Nikon Ti-E | CCRB | $10 | Hour |
| Nikon 90i | SH | $10 | Hour |
| Nikon AZ100 C1si | SH | $10 | Hour |
| Nikon AZ100M | JH | $10 | Hour |
| Zeiss Widefield & TIRF | JH | $10 | Hour |
Tissue Clearing
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| XCLARITY Clearing (1-6 Samples) | $400 | Run |
| XCLARITY Clearing + Antibody Labeling (1-6 samples) | $650 | Run |
| PEGASOS Clearing Run Labor (1-6 samples) | $300 | Run |
| PEGASOS Clearing Run Reagents | $15 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Endogenous Run Labor (1-12 samples) | $100 | Run |
| SmartBatch+ Endogenous Run Reagents | $75 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Immunolabeling Run Labor (1-12 samples) | $300 | Run |
| SmartBatch+ Immunolabeling Run Reagents | $200 | Sample |
- Samples that require additional UIC staff assisted preparation and validation may be subject to additional hourly labor fees.
- The number of samples per run, and reagent costs per sample are dependent on the size of the sample. For more specific pricing information please submit a Tissue Clearing Services request.
Spatialomics
If you are interested in Spatialomic services please submit a UMN Spatialomics Project Interest Form to get started. A member of the UMN Spatialomics team will be in touch to discuss your project.
Incucyte SX5
Incucyte SX5 - JH
Per plate duration rate model reduces costs every 24 hours until a maximum reduction of 75%.
Examples:
1 plate - 72 hour (3 day) experiment: $120 + $93.50 + $77.00 = $290.5
1 plate - 168 hour (1 week) experiment: $120 + $93.50 + $77.00 + 60.50 + $44 + $27.50 + $27.50 = $450
| Hours | UMN Daily Rate |
|---|---|
| 24 | $120 |
| 48 | $93.50 |
| 72 | $77.00 |
| 96 | $60.50 |
| 120 | $44 |
| 144 | $27.50 |
| 168+ | $27.50 |
Small Animal Imaging
| Instrument | UIC Location | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVIS Spectrum | CCRB & JH | $60 | Hour |
| IVIS 100 | CCRB | $60 | Hour |
| Vevo 2100 | CCRB & JH | $60 | Hour |
| Sofie G8 | CCRB | $125 | Hour |
| M5 MRI | JH | $125 | Hour |
Molecular Biology Imaging
| Instrument | UIC Location | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoon | JH | $45 | Hour |
| Amersham 600UV | JH | $45 | Hour |
| Maestro | SH | $45 | Hour |
Electron Microscopy
| Instrument | UIC Location | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEOL 1440 Plus TEM | SH | $115 | Hour |
| Hitachi S3500N SEM | SH | $65 | Hour |
| Microtome | SH | $20 | Hour |
| Sputter Coater | SH | $20 | Hour |
| Critical Point Dryer | SH | $20 | Hour |
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Standard) | $325 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Particles) | $400 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Immunochemistry) | $275 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
|
TEM: Stained Thin Sections (Price in addition to Sample-to-Plastic) |
$35 | Sample |
|
TEM: Negative Staining (Includes 30 minutes of imaging) Additional samples, alternative processing methods, and/or additional scope time will incur additional costs. |
$100 | Sample |
| SEM: Sample-to-Coated-Stub (Standard) | $325 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| SEM: Sample-to-Coated-Stub (Particles) | $275 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| Serial Block-Face SEM Sample Preparation | $500 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| SEM: Cut, Dry, Mount, Coat (Small) | $50 | Stub |
| SEM: Cut, Dry, Mount, Coat (Large) | $100 | Stub |
| Additional Staff Microtomy | $55 | Hour |
| Immunogold Cytohistochemistry Technical Time | $55 | Hour |
Training, Technical Assistance, and Image Analysis
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Training (Flat fee for up to 2 users) | $150 / Instrument | Session |
| Technical Assistance & staff performed Image Analysis | $55 | Hour |
Slide Scanning
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Brightfield Slide Scanning (1" x 3") | $23 | Slide |
| Brightfield Slide Scanning (2" x 3") | $45 | Slide |
| Widefield Fluorescence Slide Scanning (1" x 3") | $35 | Slide |
| RNAscope Slide Scanning (1" x 3") | Hourly instrument time + tech time* | |
*Due to higher magnification, varying regions of interest, and overall scan time, RNAscope costs are determined by the hourly rate of the instrument and technician time.
Poster Printing
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Poster Printing (Standard Paper) | $6.95 | Sq. Ft. |
| Poster Printing (Water Resistant Poly Cloth) | $9.95 | Sq. Ft. |
| Poster Rush Services | See turnaround information | |
Sample Preparation
| Instrument | UIC Location | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PELCO easiSlicer Vibratome | CCRB | No Charge | |
| Sputter Coater | SH | $20 | Run |
| Leica Ultracut Ultramicrotome | SH | $20 | Hour |
| Critical Point Dryer | SH | $20 | Run |
| Leica CM1800 Cryostat | SH | No Charge | |
| Pella Biowave Pro Microwave Processor | CCRB & SH | $10 | Hour |