ICEMHH
Integrative Center for Environmental Microbiomes and Human Health
MGAL
Microbial Genomics and Analytical Laboratory
Available Instruments and Rates
| Instrument | University of Hawaii Users | Non-UH Academic & Non-Profit Users | Private & Commercial Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| FastPrep-96 Homogenizer Gel Imager Multiskan SkyHigh Microplate Spectrophotometer Qubit 4 Fluorometer | $25.00 per hour | $31.25 per hour | $37.50 per hour |
| Biosafety Cabinet Centrifuge (Eppendorf 5810R) Centrifuge (Sorvall Legend Mach 1.6R) SimpliAmp Thermal Cycler QuantStudio 3 (qPCR) | $15.00 per hour | $18.75 per hour | $22.50 per hour |
| Incubating shaker | $1.00 per hour | $1.25 per hour | $1.50 per hour |
| Lyophilizer | $1.25 per hour | $1.50 per hour | $1.87 per hour |
| KingFisher Flex* | $35.00 per hour | $43.75 per hour | $52.50 per hour |
| *Requires 1 hour of technician time per run, billed at regular rate. For unlisted instrument inquiries, send us an email at mgal@hawaii.edu. |
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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.
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 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.
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