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TTUHSC ELECTRON MICROSCOPY CENTER
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
3601 4th Street, Stop 9042, Suite BC200, Lubbock, Texas 79430
Phone (806) 743-1633 Fax (806) 743-1221 E-Mail: mary.hastert@ttuhsc.edu
EM Research Charges
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TEM Project (1-3 Samples)
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SEM Project (1-3 Samples)
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Includes complete preparation of 5-6 pieces of one variable, 1 um sections of 2-3 blocks, ultramicrotomy of 2-3 blocks, staining, TEM scope time, negatives, and study prints (approx. 20 micrographs).
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Includes complete preparation of 5-6 pieces of one variable, critical point drying, mounting, gold-coating, SEM scope time, and approx. 6 micrographs (Polaroid 55 P/N).
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$150.00 / Sample
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$140.00 / Sample
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To minimize costs, projects with more than 3 samples will be charged on a time and material basis.
Conservative estimates of large projects can be made by using the following cost figures.
Operators can be provided for all instrumentation at a charge of $40.00 / Hour
Technical Consultation, Instruction, Assistance, Other Services - $40.00 / Hour
Please consult with EM personnel for an estimate of time requirements.
We must give top priority to biopsies or any other EM work which is critical to patient care.
Due to limited personnel and equipment resources, this may result in delays of your project.
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EM Microscope Time
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EM Tissue Prep
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STEM
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$40.00 / Hour
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Lynx Processor*
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$40.00 / Run
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SEM
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40.00 / Hour
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SEM Prep*
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40.00 / Each
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EDX & TEM
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40.00 / Hour
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Paraffin Prep*
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40.00 / Each
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LM
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15.00 / Hour
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Use of CPD*
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5.00 / Run
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Use of Gold Coater
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15.00 / Run
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Microtomy & Staining
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Thin Sections*
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$40.00 / Hour
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1 um Plastic Sections*
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40.00 / Hour
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Paraffin*
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40.00 / Hour
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Use of Ultra-Microtome
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15.00 / Hour
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* - Usual and appropriate expendable materials provided
EM Center Material Costs
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Aluminum SEM Stubs
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$0.50 / Each
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Liquid Nitrogen
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$2.00 / Liter
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Carbon STEM Mounts
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6.00 / Each
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Razor Blades
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0.25 / Each
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Polaroid 55 P/N Film
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4.00 / Sheet
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Slides & Coverslips
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0.50 / Each
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EM Film (Developed)
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2.00 / Sheet
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TEM Study Prints
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3.00 / Each
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Ethanol, absolute
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3.00 / 500ml
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Tissue Fixatives
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Inquire
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Glass Knives
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0.50 / Each
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Clinical Biopsy Charge – Technical Services
Complete preparation and micrographs are normally provided in 4 workdays
$380.00 / Specimen
Revised 12/15/00
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