Prices are subject to change at any time.

Please note that replicates are treated as independent samples.
All analyses require a signed Service Agreement prior to the start of work.
Analyses are invoiced for payment following completion of work. 

Questions about analytical services can be directed to the lab manager at uaa_isotope@alaska.edu.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ENRI Stable Isotope Laboratory (SIL) Recharge Center

Summary of Calculated Rates
Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)
 
 

Services Provided

Final Rate (Internal)

Final Rate (External)*

Stable Isotope Analyses

CN - Solid - Natural Abundance****

$ 14.26

$ 15.69

CN - Solid - Concentration Only****

$ 9.37

$ 10.31

OH - Water - Natural Abundance****

$ 12.99

$ 14.29

Sample Preparation Charges

α-cellulose extraction

$ 6.00

$ 6.60

Pipetting of water samples

$ 2.00

$ 2.20

Drying of samples***

$ 2.00

$ 2.20

Weighing of samples

$ 3.20

$ 3.52

Grinding / homogenizing samples

$ 3.25

$ 3.58

Solvent washing of samples**

$ 5.00

$ 5.50

Sequential hair dissection

$ 10.25

$ 11.28

Acid fumigation

$ 2.00

$ 2.20

     

*includes 10% de minimis indirect costs

   

**feather or hair samples

   

***50 sample minimum charge for independent use of freeze dryer

   

****30% surcharge for difficult samples (soils, sediments, filters, brines)

   

For enriched samples, please contact the Stable Isotope Lab Manager for information and prices. 

**Difficult Samples include soils, sediments, and Î´15N of wood tissue. Please contact the lab manager regarding these samples.