Pricing
Pilot Data:
*For most new projects where the parameters and feasibility of the study are not known, set-up scans of a few samples (at no cost) are needed to identify the proper configuration and scan settings. This data is used to estimate the costs for full projects. Contact Dr. Fajardo for a consultation on new project ideas.
*Studies typically bring in on average 2-3 groups with 8 specimens per group. Either the femur or tibia is analyzed, and sometimes a lumbar vertebra (Example: $60 per mouse femur/vertebra). At 10 microns, scan time is approximately 30 minutes per long bone and 30 minutes for analysis. Reconstruction time is 5-10 minutes. Standard analysis include cancellous bone of the metaphysis and cortical bone of the mid-diaphysis. Output for shared uses includes raw data, a detailed report including graphs and representative images. Cost per long bone is approximately $60 for academia and $120 for industry.
*Pricing will vary due to fluctuations in scan parameters, bone type, and desired analyses.
Fee for Service Rates:
Standard Services |
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Academic |
Non-Academic |
Protocol Development |
Development of novel applications/methods for quantitative analysis. This is a onetime charge on a per hour basis up to 10 hrs max. |
$75/hr |
$150/hr |
Scanning |
Time required to acquire X-ray image data *(Facility overhead and data storage is included in scanning cost). |
$60/hr |
$120/hr |
Reconstruction |
Time necessary to reconstruct grey scale images from projection images. |
$10/hr |
$20/hr |
Analysis |
This includes any post-reconstruction image processing, image quantification, data interpretation, a comprehensive report, and data visualization. Images provided will include representative pictures of each group in 2D and 3D. |
$60/hr |
$120/hr |
Additional Services |
Description |
Academic |
Non-Academic |
Rush Projects |
We process projects based on a first come first serve basis. We will consider projects that require immediate turnover due to an imminent deadline. In these cases, the PI must provide a written justification for the project urgency and an additional fee will be added to the scanning, reconstruction, and analysis rates. |
$10/hr/service |
$20/hr/service |
Image Production |
A variety of other non-standard image types can also be provided. These image types may help you visualize your results and enhance seminar presentations. These include:
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$5/image |
$10/image |
Video Production |
3D animations (e.g., fly-overs or fly-throughs) of almost any image type (see above) are possible. |
$20/min of video |
$40/min of video |