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.
The rates provided on this page apply to internal University of Minnesota researchers. If you are an external researcher interested in using UIC instruments and services, please submit a request.
For more information on using our facilities and the associated policies, including billing, please read through our policy page.
Optical Microscopy
| Instrument | Building | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AX R W/NSPARC* | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $70 | Hour |
| Nikon A1RMP HD* | Jackson Hall | $65 | Hour |
| Nikon AX R* | Jackson Hall | $55 | Hour |
| Nikon A1Rsi HD w/SIM* | Jackson Hall | $55 | Hour |
| Cleared Tissue LightSheet (CTLS)* | Jackson Hall | $50 | Hour |
| RS-G4 Ribbon Confocal* | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $50 | Hour |
| Leica Stellaris* | Wallin Medical Biosciences Building | $40 | Hour |
| Nikon AX R* | Snyder Hall | $40 | Hour |
| Nikon C2+ | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $35 | Hour |
| Olympus FV1000 BX2 | Jackson Hall | $35 | Hour |
| Leica SP5 MP | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $35 | Hour |
| Nikon A1si | Snyder Hall | $27.50 | Hour |
| Nikon Ti-E | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $25 | Hour |
| Zeiss Widefield & TIRF | Jackson Hall | $25 | Hour |
| Nikon 90i | Snyder Hall | $20 | Hour |
| Nikon AZ100 C1si | Snyder Hall | $20 | Hour |
| Nikon AZ100M | Jackson Hall | $20 | Hour |
| Leica LMD 6500 | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $20 | Hour |
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* System qualifies for extended usage discount Extended usage discounts applies to qualifying instruments on sessions that run for over 5 continuous hours. After 5 hours of continuous usage, the hourly rate is reduced by 50% for the remainder of the session. Discount is applied on a per-user, per session, basis. External users only qualify for the extended use discount on CTLS and RS-G4 imaging involved in tissue clearing and imaging services. |
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Incucyte & Zeiss Spinning Disk Live Cell
While the extended live cell collection rates apply to the systems below, the UIC also offers several additional systems capable of live cell imaging.
Example Collections:
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1 plate - 72 hour (3 day) experiment: $120 + $93.50 + $77.00 = $290.5
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1 plate - 168 hour (1 week) experiment: $120 + $93.50 + $77.00 + 60.50 + $44 + $27.50 + $27.50 = $450
| Incucyte Rates | Zeiss Spinning Disk Confocal Rates* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | UMN Daily Rate | Hours | UMN Daily Rate |
| 24 | $120 | 24 | $160 |
| 48 | $93.50 | 48 | $93.50 |
| 72 | $77.00 | 72 | $77.00 |
| 96 | $60.50 | 96 | $60.50 |
| 120 | $44 | 120 | $44 |
| 144 | $27.50 | 144 | $27.50 |
| 168+ | $27.50 | 168+ | $27.50 |
| *Zeiss Spinning Disk Confocal day 1 rates includes a UIC provided Ibidi imaging vessel | |||
Small Animal Imaging
| Instrument | Building | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVIS Spectrum | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building and Jackson Hall | $105 | Hour |
| Vevo F2 | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $45 | Hour |
| Vevo 2100 | Jackson Hall | $45 | Hour |
| Sofie G8 | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $250 | Hour |
| M5 MRI | Jackson Hall | $150 | Hour |
Electron Microscopy
| Instrument | Building | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEOL 1440 Plus TEM | Snyder Hall | $125 | Hour |
| Hitachi S3500N SEM | Snyder Hall | $70 | Hour |
| Microtome | Snyder Hall | $25 | Hour |
| Sputter Coater | Snyder Hall | $30 | Hour |
| Critical Point Dryer | Snyder Hall | $35 | Hour |
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Standard) | $600 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Particles) | $700 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic (Immunochemistry) | $525 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
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TEM: Stained Thin Sections (Price in addition to Sample-to-Plastic) |
$40 | Sample |
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TEM: Negative Staining (Includes 30 minutes of imaging) Additional samples, alternative processing methods, and/or additional scope time will incur additional costs. |
$115 | Sample |
| SEM: Sample-to-Coated-Stub (Standard) | $600 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| SEM: Sample-to-Coated-Stub (Particles) | $525 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| Serial Block-Face SEM Sample Preparation | $825 | Run (1-4 Samples) |
| SEM: Cut, Dry, Mount, Coat (Small) | $75 | Stub |
| SEM: Cut, Dry, Mount, Coat (Large) | $125 | Stub |
| Additional Staff Microtomy | $95 | Hour |
| Immunogold Cytohistochemistry Technical Time | $95 | Hour |
Tissue Clearing Services
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| XCLARITY Clearing (1-6 Samples) | $925 | Run |
| XCLARITY Clearing + Antibody Labeling (1-6 samples) | $1175 | Run |
| PEGASOS Clearing Run Labor (1-6 samples) | $450 | Run |
| PEGASOS Clearing Run Reagents (sample size: standard) | $30 | Sample |
| PEGASOS Clearing Run Reagents (sample size: large) | $60 | Sample |
| PEGASOS Clearing + Labeling Run Labor (1-6 Samples) | $600 | Run |
| PEGASOS Clearing + Labeling Run Reagents (sample size: standard) | $45 | Sample |
| PEGASOS Clearing + Labeling Run Reagents (sample size: large) | $90 | Sample |
| PEGASOS Validation | $275 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Endogenous Run Labor (1-12 samples) | $275 | Run |
| SmartBatch+ Endogenous Run Reagents (sample size: standard) | $150 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Endogenous Run Reagents (sample size: large) | $375 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Immunolabeling Run Labor (1-12 samples) | $450 | Run |
| SmartBatch+ Immunolabeling Run Reagents (sample size: standard) | $230 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Immunolabeling Run Reagents (sample size: large) | $575 | Sample |
| SmartBatch+ Validation (1-6 Sections) | $385 | Run |
- 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.
- Sample Size: Standard - Includes samples up to whole mouse brain in size
- Sample Size: Large - Includes larger samples, e.g. rat hemi-brain
Spatialomic Services
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
| GeoMx DSP Staining Run | $1,225 | 1-12 Slides |
| GeoMx DSP Imaging Run | $695 | 1-4 Slides |
| GeoMx DSP Proteogenomic Run Addon* | $285 | 1-4 Slides |
| CosMx SMI Staining Run | $1,650 | 2-4 Slides |
| CosMx SMI Imaging Run** | $14.00 | Hour |
| CosMx Post Run Staining | $575.00 | 2-4 Slides |
| MIBIscope Gold-coated Slides | $105 | per slide |
| MIBIscope Staining Run | $950 | 1-12 slides |
| MIBIscope Imaging*** | $70 | per hour |
| Additional Labor | $95 | Hour |
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Biomolecular Imaging
| Instrument | Building | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoon | Jackson Hall | $50 | Hour |
| Amersham 600UV | Jackson Hall | $50 | Hour |
Training, Technical Assistance, and Image Analysis
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Training (Flat fee for up to 2 users) | $250 / Instrument | Session |
| Technical Assistance & staff performed Image Analysis | $95 | Hour |
Slide Scanning
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Brightfield Slide Scanning (1" x 3") | $25 | Slide |
| Brightfield Slide Scanning (2" x 3") | $45 | Slide |
| RNAscope and Widefield Fluorescence Slide Scanning (1" x 3") | Hourly instrument time + tech time* | |
*Due to varying magnification, regions of interest, and overall scan time, RNAscope and Widefield Fluorescence slide scanning costs are determined by the hourly rate of the instrument and technician time.
Poster Printing
| Service | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Poster Printing (Standard Paper) | $7.95 | Sq. Ft. |
| Poster Printing (Water Resistant Poly Cloth) | $9.95 | Sq. Ft. |
| Poster Rush Services | See turnaround information | |
Sample Preparation
| Instrument | Building | UMN Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PELCO easiSlicer Vibratome | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $15 | Hour |
| Pella Biowave Pro Microwave Processor | Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building | $15 | Hour |
| Leica CM1800 Cryostat | Snyder Hall | No Charge | |