Per our policies and procedures--
The following table lists internal rates for FY2025 charged to faculty, staff, and students at The Ohio State University from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
CMIF is also available for use by those outside the university with a different rate structure. Please use the contact us form for a fee quotation.
| Instrument or Service | Rate | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Electron Microscopy | ||||
| Transmission Electron Microscope | $45.00 | Hour | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Tissue (first 1-3 samples) | $115.00 | For first 3 samples | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Tissue (additional samples) | $38.00 | Per Sample | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service- Cell Monolayer | $125.00 | Per Slide | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Cell Pellet (first 1-3 samples) | $120.00 | For first 3 samples | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Cell Pellet (additional samples) | $40.00 | Per Sample | ||
| TEM Sample Sectioning Service | $95.00 | Per Sample | ||
| TEM Sample Sectioning Service (Thick sections only per block) | $50.00 | Per Sample | ||
| Scanning Electron Microscopy Processing | ||||
| Scanning Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service | $105.00 | Per 3 Samples | ||
| Critical Point Dryer | $35.00 | Hour | ||
| Sputter Coater | $12.00 | Run | ||
| Image Analysis | ||||
| Imaris Workstation | $7.00 | Hour | ||
| Confocal Microscopy | ||||
| FV 3000 - Hourly (9am-5pm) | $35.00 | Hour | ||
| FV 3000 - Hourly (After Hours) | $30.00 | Hour | ||
| FV 3000 - Daily** | $280.00 | Day | ||
| FV1000 Filter | $30.00 | Hour | ||
| Multiphoton Microscopy | ||||
| Multiphoton Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Hourly | $45.00 | Hour | ||
| Multiphoton Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Daily** | $360.00 | Day | ||
| Live Cell Microscopy | ||||
| Live Cell Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Hourly | $40.00 | Hour | ||
| Live Cell Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Daily** | $320.00 | Day | ||
| Super Resolution Microscopy | ||||
| Super Resolution Microscope - Hourly | $40.00 | Hour | ||
| Super Resolution Microscopy - Daily** | $320.00 | Day | ||
| Light Microscopy | ||||
| Light Microscope - Widefield, Brightfield and Stereo | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Sample Preparation Equipment | ||||
| Ultramicrotome | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Cryo-Ultramicrotome | $50.00 | Hour | ||
| Vibratome | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Microwave Processing | $10.00 | Hour | ||
| Technical Assistance* | $50.00 | Hour | ||
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* Instrument training and requested user support during self-operation. All services include technical assistance charges. **Please consult with CMIF staff before running an imaging experiment for 8 hours or longer. |
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Per our policies and procedures--
The following table lists internal rates for FY2026 charged to faculty, staff, and students at The Ohio State University beginning July 1, 2025.
CMIF is also available for use by those outside the university with a different rate structure. Please use the contact us form for a fee quotation
| Instrument or Service | Rate | Basis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Electron Microscopy | ||||
| Transmission Electron Microscope | $45.00 | Hour | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Tissue |
$38.00 Minimum charge: $114.00 |
Per Sample | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Slides | $125.00 | Per Slide | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service - Cell Pellet |
$40.00 Minimum charge: $120.00 |
Per Sample | ||
| TEM Sample Sectioning Service | $95.00 | Per Sample | ||
| TEM Sample Sectioning Service (Thick sections only per block) | $50.00 | Per Sample | ||
| Scanning Electron Microscopy Processing | ||||
| Scanning Electron Microscopy Sample Preparation Service |
$35.00 Minimum charge: $115.00 |
Per Sample | ||
| Critical Point Dryer | $35.00 | Hour | ||
| Sputter Coater | $12.00 | Run | ||
| Image Analysis | ||||
| Imaris Workstation | $5.00 | Hour | ||
| Confocal Microscopy | ||||
| Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope | $35.00 | Hour | ||
| Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Daily** | $280.00 | Day | ||
| FV1000 Filter | $30.00 | Hour | ||
| Multiphoton Microscopy | ||||
| Multiphoton Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Hourly | $45.00 | Hour | ||
| Multiphoton Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Daily** | $360.00 | Day | ||
| Live Cell Microscopy | ||||
| Live Cell Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Hourly | $40.00 | Hour | ||
| Live Cell Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope - Daily** | $320.00 | Day | ||
| Super Resolution Microscopy | ||||
| Super Resolution Microscope - Hourly | $40.00 | Hour | ||
| Super Resolution Microscopy - Daily** | $320.00 | Day | ||
| Light Microscopy | ||||
| Light Microscope - Widefield, Brightfield and Stereo | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Sample Preparation Equipment | ||||
| Ultramicrotome | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Cryo-Ultramicrotome | $50.00 | Hour | ||
| Vibratome | $15.00 | Hour | ||
| Microwave Processing | $10.00 | Hour | ||
| Technical Assistance* | $50.00 | Hour | ||
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* Instrument training and requested user support during self-operation. All services include technical assistance charges. ** Please consult with CMIF staff before running an imaging experiment for 8 hours or longer. |
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