Flow Cytometer :: Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR) Core Facility

The Center for Translational Cancer Research Core Facility is equipped with a Becton Dickinson FACSCalibur Flow Cytometer; this is a four-color, dual-laser benchtop system which is capable of both cell analysis and cell sorting. This instrument supports a wide variety of applications in both the clinical and research environments.

To access the FACS machine, clients are asked to contact Rob Long to set up a training module or to demonstrate competency in the FACSCalibur. Once trained, a client can have use of the instrument, on an as-available basis at the fee schedule below (rates are effective December 15, 2002).

You can register or schedule an appointment to use the Flow Cytometer online.

FEE SCHEDULE

	University of Delaware users	Other university or non-profit users	Corporate or for-profit users
Training	$75.00 for a 2 hour (approx.) training session, plus $50.00 for a 30 minute check-out session for all users	$75.00 for a 2 hour (approx.) training session, plus $50.00 for a 30 minute check-out session for all users	$150.00 for a 2 hour (approx.) training session, plus $50.00 for a 30 minute check-out session for all users
Analysis*	$40.00 per hour	$50.00 per hour	$75.00 per hour
Sorting	$60.00 per hour, plus $20.00 to sterilize the instrument before and after use (to be done by Core Facility personnel, only)	$75.00 per hour, plus $20.00 to sterilize the instrument before and after use (to be done by Core Facility personnel, only)	$120.00 per hour, plus $20.00 to sterilize the instrument before and after use (to be done by Core Facility personnel, only)
Long-term Usage**	$2,400.00 per year	$3,000.00 per year	$5,000.00 per year

* Time is assessed in 15 minute intervals.
** A flat yearly fee is available for consistent users. If a long-term usage is needed, please contact Rob Long.