MGAL

Microbial Genomics and Analytical Laboratory


Available Instruments and Rates

InstrumentUniversity of Hawaii UsersNon-UH 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$41.25 per hour
SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler
QuantStudio 3 (qPCR)
$16.50 per hour$24.75 per hour
Incubating shaker$1.10 per hour$1.65 per hour
Lyophilizer*$1.35 per hour$2.05 per hour
KingFisher Flex*$38.50 per hour$57.75 per hour
Isolation Bio Prospector *Consultation required for pricing
Tecan Spark Multimode Plate Reader $10.00 per 0-60 minutes
$40.00 per hour (>60 minutes)
$150.00 per day
$15.00 per 0-60 minutes
$60.00 per hour (>60 minutes)
$225.00 per day
Instrument Training FeeVariable cost based on the required technician time and instrument time to complete training. Technician time and instrument time are charged at the regular per hour rate.
Nitrogen (N2) Evaporator$11.00 per hour$16.50 per hour
*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.