Fee Structure

Rates listed below for internal academic SickKids & UHN labs. External academic rates are 20% higher. Corporate clients pay double the internal academic rate.

Cell SortingOperator assisted* (1 hour min)
BD Symphony S6, Aria Fusion & Aria CFI$90/hour
Sony MA900$85/hour

* We provide a limited number of “emergency” appointments for after hours cell sorting on Monday-Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A higher fee will be charged for these appointments. To use of this service, submit an After Hours “Emergency” Sorting request (listed under Special Assistance category) in iLab.

All cell sorting is operator assisted.

Analytical Flow CytometryUnassistedOperator assisted
BD LSRII & Fortessa$40/hour$85/hour
BD Symphony A3$50/hour$95/hour

Instrument Training
  • WORK-FLOW online training – $125
  • Hands-on Analyzer instrument training – $500 (plus $1,000 pre-charge for future analyzer use following completion of the course)
    • 2 introductory webinars
    • Day 1 (intro & demo: group)
    • Day 2 (hands-on training: group)
    • Day 3 (hands-on training: individual)
  • Refresher Analyzer Training – $85 or $95/hr
  • Analyzer HTS Training – $100
  • AutoMACS Pro (magnetic cell separator) training – $50

To Book Training – Submit the relevant training request in iLab (listed under Training Services category).

Training Cancellation Policy – Training appointments cancelled less than seven (7) days in advance will be charged the full fee. Notification of cancellations must be sent via the Comments section in the iLab training service request.

Other Services
  • Data Analysis – $70/hour
  • Consultations – $70/hour
  • FlowJo Portal License – $500 per year
AutomacsPro Magnetic Cell Separator
  • $75 per reservation. Limit 3 hours max