Fees

Fees are calculated per sample to cover labor, consumables, an part of instrument maintenance. As of March 2022, the indicative fees for Academia are:

• Metabolomics (LC-MS, untargeted): CHF 110 per sample and mode. Normally, only negative mode analysis is needed.
• HT Metabolomics (FIA-MS, untargeted): CHF 30 per sample and mode. Normally, only negative mode analysis is needed. Recommended for cellular extracts and supernatants.
• Lipidomics (LC-MS, untargeted): CHF 110 per sample and mode.  

Remarks:

• WARNING: the part of our service fees that relates to instrument maintenance is NOT chargeable to SNF grants (see external page Infrastructure use). If your project depends on SNF funding, get in contact with us.
• The minimum fee for a batch is CHF 5000 regardless of the number or type of samples. 
• These fees are indicative, non-binding, and subject to change. An official quote will be issues upon discussing the details in person.
  Initial consultation regarding sample quality, recommended sample pre-preparation review of the experimental strategy, power analysis, as well as fast track data analysis are included in this pricing.
• We perform the extraction of the metabolites from plasma, serum, or urine. For solid samples (tumors, biopsies, feces), additional costs might occur depending on amount and size of samples.
• The fees are lower for larger studies (>1000 samples).
• The fees are double for Industry.
• Additional 10% overhead is charged by ETH Zurich for external services.
• Additional 8% VAT might apply for Swiss entities. Foreign entities are not subject to VAT.
• Download General Term Conditions (PDF, 124 KB) apply.

If you are interested in using these services, we'll prepare a specific quote that matches the needs.