DU users

2021 Rate List
2024 Rate List

Instrument/Facility Type of Analysis RATES Sample condition/Transport
For DU Users For Non-DU Users
PROTEOMICS FACILITY
LC-MS Orbitrap Protein Mass Finger Printing (PMF) ₹ 6500 per sample for PMF and ₹ 100/peptide for a minimum of 10 for MS/MS ₹ 8500 per sample
+ GST @ 18%
for PMF and ₹ 200/peptide
+ GST @ 18% for a minimum of 10 for MS/MS
Ready to run samples, -20˚C (depends on sample type)
Quantitative proteomics/ proteome profiling/analyses of PTMs/label-free/iTRAQ labelled ₹ 10,000 per sample run
and analysis
(in case of iTRAQ labeled sample, the labeling is to be done by the user)
₹ 15,000
+ GST @ 18%
per sample run
and analysis
(in case of iTRAQ labeled sample, the labeling is to be done by the user)
Ready to run samples, -20˚C (depends on sample type)
Quantitative Metabolite Profiling (Metabolomics) ₹ 2,000 per sample run ₹ 4,000
+ GST @ 18%
per sample run
Ready to run samples, -20˚C (depends on sample type)
AKTA Pure Affinity, Ion Exchange and Size Exclusion Chromatography ₹100 per hour* ₹ 200 per hour
+ GST @ 18%*
Ready to use sample along with required buffers**
Typhoon Phosphor and Fluorescence Imaging ₹ 200/hr ₹ 400/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to acquire blot/SDS gel
LAS 4000 Gel Documentation /Chemiluminescence imaging ₹ 100/scan ₹ 100/scan
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to acquire blot/SDS gel
ACQUITY UPLC Qualitative and Quantitative study of known compounds ₹ 200/Sample ₹ 350/sample
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to run samples, -20˚C /4oC (depends on sample type)
CD Spectrophotometer Spectra Measurement ₹ 200/hr ₹ 300/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to run samples./ -20˚C
Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (SpectraMax ID5) Spectra Measurement ₹ 100/hr ₹ 200/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to acquire plates
FLUORESCENCE ACTIVATED CELL SORTER
FACS Lyric ₹ 500/hr ₹ 1000/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to acquire ( 4oC)
BIOLAYER INTERFEROMETRY FACILITY
BLI Octet® Equipment charges (includes program designing/run) ₹ 500 per hour ₹ 800 per hour
+ GST @ 18%
Essential Add-Ons (optional):
• Black Microplate 96-wells Griener 655209 F-bottom - ₹ 500 per plate*Selection of Biosensors**:
• Octet ProA - ₹ 1462 per sensor
• Octet SA – ₹ 1769 per sensor
• Octet NTA – ₹ 1769 per sensor
• Octet AR2G – ₹ 1769 per sensor*Users may opt to use their own plates ensuring strict compatibility with the system.
**The biosensors are made available exactly at the listed prices including 18% GST. Other self-purchased experiment specific biosensors strictly compatible with Octet® will be allowed to be used on the system.
BIORUPTOR DEVICE Equipment charges ₹ 100 per hour ₹ 150 per hour
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to run samples
IMAGING FACILITY
Confocal Microscopy Normal imaging, Optical sectioning, Time-lapse imaging, λ-scanning, Co-localization studies, FRET, FRAP. ₹ 500/hr*** ₹ 1000/hr
+ GST @ 18%***
Ready to acquire slides
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM)**** Sample Prep involving:
Critical Point Drying & Chromium Sputter Coating
₹ 500 per sample
₹ 750
+ GST @ 18%
per sample
Fixed and dehydrated samples
Sample visualization
and imaging
₹ 500/hr
OR
₹ 200/ 1Mb image
(whichever is higher)
₹ 1000/hr
+ GST @ 18%

OR
₹ 400/ 1Mb image
+ GST @ 18%

(whichever is higher)
Dehydrated and metal-coated samples
Laser Capture Microdissection Microdissection and catapulation ₹ 400/-
per adhesive cap tube
plus
₹ 500/h
₹ 600/-
+ GST @ 18%

per adhesive cap tube
plus
₹ 1000/h
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to dissect slide (Glass membrane)/( -20˚C/4°C/RT depends on sample type)
Phosphorimager FREE Not Available
GENOMICS FACILITY
Real-time Q-PCR
QuantStudio 5Dx
Readymade plates to be run on QuantStudio 5Dx, Absolute Quantification (Sybr Green) ₹ 300/plate ₹ 600/plate
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to run plate
Sanger's Sequencing (Applied Biosystems 3730 (48 capillaries) and Thermo Fisher Scientific SeqStudio 8-Flex) Sequencing ₹ 300/sample

(10% discount for more than 35 samples)

₹ 430/sample
+ GST @ 18%
(10% discount for more than 35 samples)
Labeled DNA and primer MCTs.
For optimal results provide:
10 µl Plasmid DNA (250 ng/µl)
10 µl PCR product (40-100 ng/ul) The primer should be 10pmol/ul.A gel picture (with complete lanes showing RNA/degraded DNA as well) is mandatory with every batch of samples.
Snapshot ₹ 300/sample ₹ 400/sample
+ GST @ 18%
Microsatellite ₹ 150/sample ₹ 300/sample
+ GST @ 18%
MLPA ₹ 100/ sample Not Available
Readymade 96 well plates to be run on the sequencer ₹ 6,000 ₹ 8,000
+ GST @ 18%
ULTRACENTRIFUGATION
Beckman Coulter Ultracentrifuge ₹ 50/hr***** ₹ 100/hr
+ GST @ 18%*****
Ready to spin
TISSUE PROCESSING FACILITY
Epredia STP120 Tissue Processor Processing ₹ 800/experiment ₹ 1200/experiment
+ GST @ 18%
Ready to process tissue along with the required method for the experiment.
Epredia HistoStar Tissue Embeddor Embedding ₹ 50/hr ₹ 75/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Processed tissue in 10% Formaldehyde.
Epredia HM 340E Microtome Sectioning ₹ 50/hr ₹ 75/hr
+ GST @ 18%
Tissue in Paraffin mould.******
DEEP FREEZER FACILITY
-80°C Freezer Cryopreservation ₹ 500/day ₹ 1000/day
+ GST @ 18%
The charges will be applicable from day 1. However for usage limited to less than 24 hours, no charges would be levied.
-20°C Freezer Cryopreservation ₹ 500/day ₹ 1000/day
+ GST @ 18%
The charges will be applicable from day 1. However for usage limited to less than 24 hours, no charges would be levied.
*Extra 1 hour amount will be charged over the time taken to complete the experiment.
**The buffers are required to be filtered and degassed at CIF itself. ₹50 will be charged for these facilities.
***Amount will be charged according to the number of slots booked for the experiment.
****PMB users would be given a 50% discount on SEM charges.
*****Charges for the ultracentrifuge consumable tubes will be levied separately.
******Blades should be provided by the students in accordance with the experiment. In case, the blade is provided by the facility, then extra ₹50 will be charged.
All samples should be prepared by users as directed in the Sample submission forms and Submission Guidelines.
Please consult CIF staff before sending samples.
The facility will not be held responsible for the loss of data after 3 months of analysis and reporting.