Cost Structure

The cost of an assay or screen may vary significantly. Generally it runs between $0.1- $5 per data point. It is determined on the basis of three components: consumables, personnel time and machine time. With exception of special reagents, such as purified proteins or cell lines, ChemCORE orders all consumables.

Cost estimates will be given prior to assay implementation.  Depending on the complexity of assay, implementation will be divided into several steps along with cost estimates.  After assay has been implemented and tested for feasibility, the total cost may be determined. Customers may decide scope of screen including: the library and number of compounds, number of duplicates, analyses and follow-ups.

Within Hopkins, the billing will be done via direct fund transfer. Non-Hopkins customers will be billed by invoice and purchase orders.

Cost Summary (effective as of August 1, 2007)