Prices are subject to change at any time.

Please note that replicates are treated as independent samples.
All analyses require a signed Service Agreement prior to the start of work.
Analyses are invoiced for payment following completion of work. 

Questions about analytical services can be directed to the lab manager at uaa_isotope@alaska.edu.

UAA ENRI Stable Isotope Laboratory (SIL) Recharge Center

Summary of Calculated Rates
Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23)

 

Stable Isotope Analyses 
Services Provided Final Rate (Internal) Final Rate (External)*
CN - Solid - Natural Abundance $ 13.25 $ 14.57
CN - Solid - Difficult Samples $ 17.25 $ 18.97
OH - Solid - Natural Abundance $ 25.64 $ 28.20
OH - Liquid - Natural Abundance $ 25.64 $ 28.20
OH - Water - Natural Abundance $ 12.85 $ 14.13
OH - Water - Saline $ 12.85 $ 14.13

 

Sample Preparation Charges
Sample Preparation Final Rate (Internal) Final Rate (External)*
α-cellulose extraction $ 6.00 $ 6.60
Pipetting water $ 2.00 $ 2.20
Drying $ 2.00 $ 2.20
Weighing $ 3.20 $ 3.52
Grinding/Homogenizing $ 3.25 $ 3.58
Solvent washing (feathers/hair) $ 5.00 $ 5.50
Sequential hair disection $ 10.25 $ 11.28

For enriched samples, please contact the Stable Isotope Lab Manager for information and prices. 

**Difficult Samples include soils, sediments, and δ15N of wood tissue. Please contact the lab manager regarding these samples.