MGAL

Microbial Genomics and Analytical Laboratory


Available Instruments and Rates

InstrumentUniversity of Hawaii UsersNon-UH Academic & Non-Profit UsersPrivate & Commercial Users
FastPrep-96 Homogenizer
Gel Imager
Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer
Qubit 4 Fluorometer
Biosafety Cabinet
Centrifuge (Eppendorf 5810R)
Centrifuge (Sorvall Legend Mach 1.6R)
$27.50 per hour$34.40 per hour$41.25 per hour
SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
QuantStudio 3 (qPCR)
$16.50 per hour$20.65 per hour$24.75 per hour
Incubating shaker$1.10 per hour$1.40 per hour$1.65 per hour
Lyophilizer*$1.35 per hour$1.70 per hour$2.05 per hour
KingFisher Flex*$38.50 per hour$48.15 per hour$57.75 per hour
Isolation Bio Prospector *Consultation required for pricing
Tecan Spark Multimode Plate Reader Consultation required for pricing
*Requires technician assistance for set-up. Technician time billed at regular rate.
For unlisted instrument inquiries, send us an email at mgal@hawaii.edu.
Rates subject to change (rates effective 08/25/2025)
Instrument reservations are available Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
All instrument usage must be completed no later than 4:15 PM.
Email us at mgal@hawaii.edu for usage requests outside of these standard operating hours.
If you would like to submit a reservation request, please do so by filling out the
Instrument Reservation Form

Instrument reservation requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please review the reservation calendar (below) to ensure the desired instrument is available for use. The reservation calendar is updated every workday morning.

Instrument User Policies:

All users must complete a mandatory training for instrument usage.
MGAL staff must be present during instrument operation.
Users must submit an instrument reservation request for instrument usage at least 1 day prior.
Users must follow all MGAL policies when operating the instrument.
Users must wear proper PPE and have current certificiations to work in a BSL2/CSL2 lab.
Violations of MGAL policies may result in a temporary loss of access to the MGAL core facility.
Users will be charged an additional $20 fee if equipment is not properly cleaned and/or disinfected after use.
Users/PIs must have a current MGAL User Agreement on file before services will be rendered.
Use of of MGAL instruments is fee-based. See our instrument rates (above) for more information.

MGAL Instrument Reservation Calendar

MGAL is closed for all state holidays and university-wide closures.