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Genomics Core Laboratory
Fees and Policies

DNA Sequencing Pricing

Cost for sequencing services is currently $15.00 per reaction. This includes reaction with Big Dye 3.1, purification, array run and electronic results report. Pre-reacted and purified samples will be run for $5.00 per sample. Purification can be done for $50.00 per plate. All pre-reacted samples must be in an ABI 3730XL compatible 96-well plate and accompanied by an electronic sample sheet, ( DNA sample sheet) otherwise additional charges will be added. Special pricing considerations can be made for large volumes. Off-campus customers must provide a PO# or a credit card # for samples to be processed

Sequencing arrays will be routinely run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, regardless of sample number. If the sample number warrants, arrays will be run on the other days as needed. A full array accommodates 96 samples. Results will be sent out as soon as the array is run. Cut-off time for samples submission is 3:00 pm the day before the array is run. If you wish for your sample to be run on Tuesday’s gel, it must be in the lab (along with primer) before 3:00 pm on Monday. If you need results sooner, you may request that an array be run on an off day for $200.00 plus the reaction cost. However, in the event that the number of samples reaches a level that would make it necessary to run an array, this fee will be waived. Repeats will be done at the request of the user only, unless our internal controls indicated otherwise. Repeats will be subject to full charge.

Please fill in all areas of the DNA Sequencing Request Form.

Turn-around time depends on sample numbers, but should not be more than two business days. Current turn-around-time averages 24 hours, but should be no longer than 72 hours.

Affymetrix Gene Array Pricing

Gene array pricing is relatively complex so as to offer flexibility in the investigator’s ability to participate in the operation at whatever level they may choose. An investigator may choose to do part of the experiment to lower the cost, or may choose to have the GCL do the entire array to increase the chance for success. As a result of this, we have created a checklist form. This form is meant as a guideline for determining pricing and may not reflect true pricing. The GCL will help you determine the exact cost of an experiment before sample submission if needed. There is also a Gene Chip Request Form that must be filled out completely and accompany any samples submitted.

The GCL does over 500 chips per year. This number determines the level of discount that we get on chips. Any discount we get on chips will be reflected in the price we charge for the chip. Charges for the chip include all expenses for the purchase of the chip. The GCL will purchase the chips and then bill for the chips accordingly. We will not accept chips from the customer for complete experiments (experiments including RNA labeling, and hybridization). We will accept chips and labeled probes for hybridization, but it will be difficult for us to offer any support if a problem occurs. Basic results will be given in a spreadsheet format. If second party (GeneSpring) analysis is ordered, the format must be discussed. Turn-around time is about eight business days depending on backlog.

 

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Please email comments, suggestions or questions to:
Abhijit Afzalpurkar, aafzalpurkar@mcg.edu
December 05, 2006