Rates

Customers who will be loading their own samples into capsules can use the weigh guide (Excel) to find their target weight. Contact the SIRFER manager at sirfer@utah.edu for confirmation.

UU Departments & Sponsored Projects

Rate per sample

Isotope analysis
Atmospheric carbon dioxide$12.71
Gas Bench/C&O, inorganic matter$9.65
Carbon and nitrogen, organic$7.59
Carbon and nitrogen, soils$9.52
Hydrogen and oxygen, water$6.51
Hydrogen and oxygen, organic$17.17
Sulfur, organic solid$10.37
Sulfur, organic soils$21.89
ServicesPrice
Grind sample$3.05
Weigh sample$3.05
Solvent wash hair$4.28
Cryogenic water extraction$10.00
Carbonate removal from soil$4.63
Filter and prep water samples$3.06
Water sample prep$2.10
Hydroxyapatite pre-treatment$10.16

Other Academic Institutions & Government Agencies

Rate per sample

Isotope analysis1-200>200 samples
Atmospheric carbon dioxide$21.89$19.70
Gas Bench/C&O, inorganic matter$16.61$14.95
Carbon and nitrogen, organic$12.71$11.77
Carbon and nitrogen, soils$16.19$15.13
Hydrogen and oxygen, water$11.21$10.09
Hydrogen and oxygen, organic$29.56$26.61
Sulfur, organic solid$20.74$18.67
Sulfur, organic soils$38.91$35.02
ServicesPrice
Grind sample$4.73
Weigh sample$4.73
Solvent wash hair$6.63
Cryogenic water extraction$15.50
Carbonate removal from soil$7.18
Filter and prep water samples$4.74
Water sample prep$3.25
Hydroxyapatite pre-treatment$15.74

Commercial

Rate per sample

Isotope analysis1-100>100 samples
Atmospheric carbon dioxide$25.42$21.89
Gas Bench/C&O, inorganic matter$19.30$16.61
Carbon and nitrogen, organic$15.19$12.71
Carbon and nitrogen, soils$19.04$16.19
Hydrogen and oxygen, water$23.00$11.21
Hydrogen and oxygen, organic$34.33$29.56
Sulfur, organic solid$27.00$20.74
Sulfur, organic soils$45.00$38.91
ServicesPrice
Grind sample$4.73
Weigh sample$4.73
Solvent wash hair$6.63
Cryogenic water extraction$15.50
Carbonate removal from soil$7.18
Filter and prep water samples$4.74
Water sample prep$3.25
Hydroxyapatite pre-treatment$15.74

* All isotope analyses above include % element composition estimates, as appropriate.

* Rush Jobs: A 100% surcharge will be applied to the per-sample rate listed above. Data will be returned within 10 working days of sample receipt. All rush analyses must be arranged in advance.

* Clients must provide an estimated sample submission schedule and anticipated total number of samples. If the actual number of samples submitted is lower, SIRFER reserves the right to adjust pricing.

* SIRFER accepts payment by credit card or by check. Turnaround times are dependent on instrument availability. Data reports will be released upon receipt of payment.

* Effective on new jobs received after July 1, 2026.