CORES - Cell Media Facility Rates / 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
Custom Services
Instrument
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