Fees

Fees are calculated per sample to cover labor, consumables, an part of instrument maintenance. As of March 2022, the indicative fees for Academia are:

• Metabolomics (LC-MS, untargeted): CHF 110 per sample and mode. Normally, only negative mode analysis is needed.
• HT Metabolomics (FIA-MS, untargeted): CHF 30 per sample and mode. Normally, only negative mode analysis is needed. Recommended for cellular extracts and supernatants.
• Lipidomics (LC-MS, untargeted): CHF 110 per sample and mode.  

Remarks:

• WARNING: the part of our service fees that relates to instrument maintenance is NOT chargeable to SNF grants (see external pageInfrastructure usecall_made). If your project depends on SNF funding, get in contact with us.
• The minimum fee for a batch is CHF 5000 regardless of the number or type of samples. 
• These fees are indicative, non-binding, and subject to change. An official quote will be issues upon discussing the details in person.
  Initial consultation regarding sample quality, recommended sample pre-preparation review of the experimental strategy, power analysis, as well as fast track data analysis are included in this pricing.
• We perform the extraction of the metabolites from plasma, serum, or urine. For solid samples (tumors, biopsies, feces), additional costs might occur depending on amount and size of samples.
• The fees are lower for larger studies (>1000 samples).
• The fees are double for Industry.
• Additional 10% overhead is charged by ETH Zurich for external services.
• Additional 8% VAT might apply for Swiss entities. Foreign entities are not subject to VAT.
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If you are interested in using these services, we'll prepare a specific quote that matches the needs.