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Cell Media Facility Cost of Services (web)
A list of items and services provided by the Cell Media Facility, as well as their prices. Used on https://scs.illinois.edu/resources/cores-scs-research-and-service-facilities/cell-media-facility/cell-media-facility-cost
Standard Cell Culture Medium *
Quantity or Type |
Cost |
7+ L |
$6.10/L |
4-6+ L |
$7.49/L |
2-3 L |
$9.48/L |
1 L |
$13.04/L |
Charcoal-dextran treatment of serum |
$17.94/500 mL |
Chemically-competent DH5-alpha cells for transformation |
$8.63/500μL tube |
*base only, some complex formations may require an additional charge
Bacterial Growth Plates
Type |
Quantity |
LB without antibiotics |
$0.52/plate or $10.30/sleeve of 20 |
LB+Ampicillin (100µg/mL) |
$10.43/sleeve of 20 |
LB+Kanamycin ((50µg/mL) |
$10.43/sleeve of 20 |
Custom LB plates (~45) |
$23.55/L |
Equipment Use
Instrument |
Cost |
Storm 840 imager |
$8.06/scan |
Custom Services
Examples |
Cost |
--buffer solutions like PBS, HBS --serum inactivation, broth |
$21.34/hour + cost of materials |
Cell Maintenance
Type of Service |
Cost |
Bovine Serum (bottle) |
$291.78/bottle |
Use of BSL space for experimentation (monthly) |
$335.83/month |
Monthly cryogenic storage fee |
$5.06/box |