Services and Fees

The core offers a variety of options to support your sequencing requirements. These options range from utilizing our sequencers while managing the library preparation process yourself, to entrusting the entire project to us. Whatever your needs may be, we can tailor a solution to align with your project and learning objectives.

Sequencing Pricing

Equipment/Service Internal Charge (NDSU) External Charge
16S OR ITS single amplicon $28.25/sample $40.96/sample
16S and ITS on same sample $46.50/sample $67.43/sample
Whole genome $120/sample $174/sample
Metagenome $120/sample $174/sample
RNAseq inquire inquire
DNA/RNA extraction inquire inquire
NOTE: All library prep services come with initial quantification, library prep, clean up, normalization, and QC included in the pricing

Equipment/Service Internal Charge (NDSU) External Charge
P1 2x50 bp (10Gb output) $1,220/run $1,769/run
P2 2x50 bp (40Gb output) $1,592/run $2,308.40/run
P2 2x100 bp (80Gb output) $2,553/run $3,701.85/run
P1 2x150bp (30Gb output) $1,500/run $2,175/run
P2 2x150bp (120Gb output) $3,222/run $4,671.90/run
P1 2x300bp (60Gb output) $2,020/run $2,929/run
P2 2x300bp (240Gb output) $3,463/run $5,021.35/run
NOTE: Kit pricing is subject to Illumina pricing at the time of service. Price includes kit, shipping costs, and instrument run fees.

Equipment/Service Internal Charge (NDSU) External Charge
Single amplicon - 16S or ITS $10/sample $14.50/sample
16S and ITS $15/sample $21.75/sample
Metagenome, Whole genome, RNAseq inquire inquire

Additional Information

  • Training and Support: Training sessions are available for all equipment to ensure users are proficient and can utilize the equipment effectively. Support services are also provided to assist with experimental design and data analysis.
  • Scheduling: Access to equipment is managed through our online booking system. Please ensure you book your time slots in advance by emailing NDSU.biotechcore@ndsu.edu
  • Billing: Billing is processed monthly, and detailed invoices will be provided.

Thank you for choosing the NDSU Biotechnology Core for your research needs.

Contact Us

We strive to make advanced biotechnology tools accessible to all researchers. For any questions or additional information, please get in touch with us using the link below.

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