Services/Rates
The SIBS Laboratory at Texas A&M University provides stable isotope analyses for researchers on and off campus.
Registration to the Texas A&M AgriLife system is required for new users for payment. See “Payment” page.
Per-sample rates (in US$)
Please click each analysis service for details (A&M rate: rates for Texas A&M students, faculty, and staff). Rates are also available for non-academic institutions and could be negotiable. Contact Dr. Jason West (jbwest@tamu.edu) for more information. Rush analysis rates are negotiable.
| Analysis | A&M Rate | Non-A&M (academic rate) |
|---|---|---|
| d13C, d15N, %C, %N (solid) | $8.75 | $21.00 |
| d2H and d18O of water | $13.50 | $27.50 |
| d2H of keratin, or d18O of solid | $14.50 | $33.00 |
| (*When packed samples are sent | ||
| Services | ||
| Acid treatment | $5.50 | $7.75 |
| Weighing | $3.25 | $5.50 |
| Grinding | $3.25 | $5.50 |
| Use of microbalance, ball mill, or freezer mill | $0.60 | |
| Special Technician Service (per hour) | $55.00 |