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User Fees and Scheduling

BD FACSymphony A3 Analyzer (with operator)	$65/hour
BD FACSymphony A3 Analyzer (self-service, no operator)	$40/hour
BD FACS Aria Fusion Cell sorter	$100/hour

Usage will be calculated in 0.25-hour increments.

Please note, users MUST be trained be Core Facility personnel to use the FACSymphony without an operator.  Trained users cannot train other members of their laboratory.  This training will be documented.  In addition, the Cell Sorter can only be used with an operator.  In addition, investigators are charged for data analysis time at the same rate indicated above. Kaluza v1.2 and FlowJo v10 software are available at a separate workstation in the core, and can be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis

Scheduling and cancellation

It is necessary to make your appointment at least one day in advance for the FACSymphony analyzer and three days in advance for the FACSAria Fusion sorter. Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Users are charged from the beginning of their reservation time. For the FACSAria Fusion, users are charged a minimum of one hour for instrument set up and alignment in addition to their actual sorting time. 
 
Individuals trained and certified on the FACSymphony analyzer can, upon agreement, use the analyzer after hours.