CORES - Mass Spectrometry Rates (web)
A list of services offered by the University of Illinois School of Chemical Sciences Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, and their respective prices.
Services and Rates
Rates Effective 11/1/2025
| Service (per sample unless otherwise indicated) | University of Illinois Rate | Non-UI Academic Rate | Non-Academic Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Resolution MS | $14.78 | $19.47 | $36.39 |
| High Resolution MS | $17.49 | $23.03 | $45.56 |
| GC-MS | $17.49 | $23.03 | $45.56 |
| LC-MS | $17.49 | $23.03 | $45.56 |
| MS-MS | $17.49 | $23.03 | $45.56 |
| Isotope Ratio | $14.78 | $19.47 | $36.39 |
| Self-Run Instrument Use (per hour) | $45.38 | N/A | N/A |
| Self-Run LC of GC MS | $12.28 | N/A | N/A |
| Additional Staff Assistance / Sample prep |
$17.34/hr | $22.84/hr | $66.01/hr |
| Ziptip sample prep | $6.27 | $8.25 | $19.04 |
- University of Illinois Rate pertains to all MSL users of the University of Illinois including the Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield campuses.
- The University of Illinois Rate has been computed based on the average operating costs of the MSL.
- Non-UI Academic Rate pertains to all other schools.
- Non-Academic Rate pertains to everyone else.
- Non-UI Academic and Non-Academic Rates include additional overhead expenses and/or state paid expenses