Since the CHTN is an NCI supported resource, investigators are only charged a LOW processing fee for each sample to offset the costs of collecting, handling and preparing the specimens in accordance with the detailed requirements of the investigator. A sample is defined as one processed piece of a specimen, regardless of the sample size or type of processing. Each investigator is also responsible for all shipping costs.
Effective Apr. 2, 2012, the processing fees are as follows:
Additional services can be provided to investigators upon request. These fees are applicable to both academic and commercial investigators.
| H&E slide | $7.00 |
| Unstained slide | $5.00 |
| Stained slide from frozen section | $7.00 |
| First cut, unstained slide from frozen section | $6.00 |
| Each additional cut from frozen section | $4.00 |
| 50 micron section | $8.50 |
| 5-cut ribbon (of routine thickness) | $8.00 |
| Touch preps | $4.50 |
| RNA Quality Check (per sample) | $100.00 |
| Frozen tissue macrodissection | $40.00 |
| DNA isolation | $35.00 |
| RNA isolation | $65.00 |
Investigators may request chart reviews for a minimal fee.
Shipping charges are the responsibility of the investigator and are determined by the courier utilized. This charge will vary according to the weight and priority status of the shipment.
