Microfluidics
Rates
Below please find the list of our rates in effect depending on your situation.
Rates are subject to change.
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Note: Internal rates only apply when services are paid for using an internal CHUM research account, except when approved by the financial
Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Consultation service and quote preparation Free Free Purchase of microfluidic devices:
- Microdissected tissues (MDTs)
- Spheroids$22/device fabricated by the core facility
$31.75/device from MISOChip Inc.*$25/device fabricated by the core facility
$31.75/device from MISOChip Inc.** The preferential rate applies to MISO Chip devices only when using the Core Facility services.
With service (consumables not included) Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Design of microfluidic devices for 3D culture $39.75/h $40.55/h 3D printing (28.5 µm resolution) On request On request CNC machining of acrylic On request On request Macroscopic sample characterization $17.50/tissue $17.75/tissue Quality control of tissue (rapid H&E) $51/tissue $57/tissue Tissue chopping $25/tissue $26/tissue Preparation of devices for the culture of MDTs or spheroids, Microdissection, Loading of devices and Fixing within devices $39.75/h $40.55/h Culture/treatment of MDTs or spheroids in microfluidic devices $39.75/h $40.55/h Paraffin embedding of MDTs (price varies according to the number of blocks desired) From $31.46/block From $33.91/block Self-service (consumables not included) Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 PDMS device manufacturing $5.75/h +
$3.15/h (plasma generator)
$0.40/g of PDMS
(varies according to cost)$6/h +
$3.60/h (plasma generator)
$0.40/g of PDMS
(varies according to cost)Rental of equipment for microdissection and loading devices $11.50/h $11.75/h Paraffin embedding $57.50/experiment $60/experiment Training Rates Rates Culture and treatment of MDT in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices and culture in microfluidic devices (2h)
$275 +
$205/additional person$280 +
$220/additional personMicrodissection of MDT: includes culture in microfluidic devices", microdissection (punch and loading of MDTs) and fixation of MDT in devices (11h in 3 sessions: 2h, 6h, 3h) $670 +
$395/additional person$715 +
$435/additional personParaffin embedding of samples in devices: including dehydration and sample alignment
(8h in 3 sessions: 4h15, 2h30, 1h15)$400 +
$195/additional person$430 +
$220/additional personFabrication of PDMS devices (4h)
$270 +
$165/additional person$270 +
$165/additional personFormation and culture of spheroids/organoids in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices, seeding, culture, and fixingation (8h in 2 sessions of 4h)
$450 +
$240/additional person$460 +
$250/additional person -
Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Consultation service and quote preparation Free Free Purchase of microfluidic devices:
- Microdissected tissues (MDTs)
- SpheroidsContact MISOChip Inc.
$28/device fabricated by the Core FacilityContact MISOChip Inc.
$32/device fabricated by the Core FacilityWith service (consumables not included) Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Design of microfluidic devices for 3D culture $55.50/h $56.60/h 3D printing (28.5 µm resolution) On request On request CNC machining of acrylic On request On request Macroscopic sample characterization $21.50/tissue $22/tissue Quality control of tissue (rapid H&E) $63/tissue $69/tissue Tissue chopping $33/tissue $34/tissue Preparation of devices for the culture of MDTs or spheroids, Microdissection, Loading of devices and Fixing within devices $55.50/h $56.60/h Culture/treatment of MDTs or spheroids in microfluidic devices $55.50/h $56.60/h Paraffin embedding of MDTs (price varies according to the number of blocks desired) From $42.10/block From $44.93/block Self-service (consumables not included) Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 PDMS device manufacturing $11.50/h +
$3.15/h (plasma generator) +
$0.40/g of PDMS
(varies according to cost)$12/h +
$3.60/h (plasma generator) +
$0.40/g of PDMS
(varies according to cost)Rental of equipment for microdissection and loading devices $23/h $23.50/h Paraffin embedding $115/experiment $117.50/experiment Training Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Culture and treatment of MDT in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices and culture in microfluidic devices (2h)
$340 +
$250/additional person$345 +
$265/additional personMicrodissection of MDT: includes culture in microfluidic devices", microdissection (punch and loading of MDTs) and fixation of MDT in devices (11h in 3 sessions: 2h, 6h, 3h) $860 +
$475/additional person$910 +
$520/additional personParaffin embedding of samples in devices: including dehydration and sample alignment
(8h in 3 sessions: 4h15, 2h30, 1h15)$535 +
$250/additional person$570 +
$280/additional personFabrication of PDMS devices (4h)
$345 +
$200/additional person$345 +
$200/additional personFormation and culture of spheroids/organoids in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices, seeding, culture, and fixingation (8h in 2 sessions of 4h)
$605 +
$310/additional person$620 +
$325/additional person -
Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Consultation and quote preparation $121/h $123.50/h Purchase of microfluidic devices:
- Microdissected tissues (MDTs)
- SpheroidsContact MISOChip Inc.
$56/device fabricated by the Core FacilityContact MISOChip Inc.
$62/device fabricated by the Core FacilityWith service (consumables not included) Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Design of microfluidic devices for 3D culture $121/h $123.50/h 3D printing (28.5 µm resolution) On request On request CNC machining of acrylic On request On request Macroscopic sample characterization $42/tissue $43/tissue Quality control of tissue (rapid H&E) $125/tissue $133/tissue Tissue chopping $73/tissue $76.50/tissue Preparation of devices for the culture of MDTs or spheroids, Microdissection, Loading of devices and Fixing within devices $121/h $123.50/h Culture/treatment of MDTs or spheroids in microfluidic devices $121/h $123.50/h Paraffin embedding of MDTs (price varies according to the number of blocks desired) From $91.83/block From $98.37/block Training Actual Rates Rates from April 2025 Culture and treatment of MDT in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices and culture in microfluidic devices (2h)
$700 +
$475/additional person$725 +
$510/additional personMicrodissection of MDT: includes culture in microfluidic devices", microdissection (punch and loading of MDTs) and fixation of MDT in devices (11h in 3 sessions: 2h, 6h, 3h) $2,100 +
$950/additional person$2,200 +
$1,100/additional personParaffin embedding of samples in devices: including dehydration and sample alignment
(8h in 3 sessions: 4h15, 2h30, 1h15)$1,380 +
$675/additional person$1,450 +
$700/additional personFormation and culture of spheroids/organoids in devices: Preparation of microfluidic devices, seeding, culture, and fixation (8h in 2 sessions of 4h)
$1,350 +
$700/additional person$1,450 +
$800/additional person