Prices include 3 HPMA slides/sample. Species counts do not include acid cleaning.
Please specify if you want acid cleaning for diatom identifications to the species level for an additional $125.00 per sample.
Many common, planktonic diatoms are easily speciated without acid cleaning.
Algal Counts include report and raw data file (multiple formats available) and optically clear permanent slides (3 per sample). Unite available as cells/mL (cm2) or natural units/mL (cm2). Analysis prices include report and raw data file Only. Interpretations, extensive explanations, and modifications to the initial report will be billed at $340 per hour.
Calculation Level
With Biovolume Calculations
Without Biovolume Calculations
Species Count
$381.00
$276.00
Genus Count
$253.00
$180.00
Division Count
N/A
$173.00
Relative Count to Species
N/A
$276.00
Relative Count to Genus
N/A
$180.00
Phytoplankton Analysis Targeted for Algal Blooms
Faster Turn Around time - please call for more information.
Please call for process times.
Please NOTE: Prices are for Freshwater Samplese only. Please call for pricing on marine samples.
Calculation Level
With 3 HPMA Slides
Without HPMA Slides
Rapid Assay: Qualitative Species (when possible) Assay weighted for Biovolume
$193.00
$130.00
Toxic/Bloom Scan, One Species
$138.00
N/A
Semi-Automated Algal Analysis
Semi-automated imaging flow cytometry using a classifier function trained by Dr. Ann St. Amand (~ 140 classes and species groups including HAB taxa) Nu/mL and cells/mL provided.
72 hour turn time for live and glutaraldehyde preserved samples (call for availability). Currently freshwater samples only.
IFCB - cost per sample
$100.00
Prices include 3 HPMA slides/sample. Samples that require the removal of periphyton from substrate (i.e. rocks, sticks, etc.) are subject to an additional charge of $36.00 per sample.
Calculation Level
With Biovolume Calculations
Without Biovolume Calculations
Species Count (All periphyton counts to the species level for diatoms include acid cleaning and at least three Naphrax mounts.)
$691.00
$589.00
Genus Count
$346.00
$277.00
Division Count
N/A
$209.00
Sediment Core Diatoms
N/A
$832.00
Sediment Core Akinetes
N/A
$173.00
Diatom count to species or below for diversity purposes
Please Inquire - Based on time or taxa encountered, not counting threshold.
Identifications, Data & Graphical Analysis $340.00 per hour
(Minimum charge for services is $340.00)
PhycoTech, Inc. reserves the right to refuse improperly col collected or leaking samples.
Normal processing time is 14-16 weeks.
There is a $60.00/sample expedite fee for reporting within 4 weeks and a $118.00/sample expedite fee for 72 hour business day turn around IF feasible (Must call ahead before sending samples).
Zooplankton counts include report and raw data file ( multiple formats available) and optically clear permanent slides (one per sample). Counts reported as animals/L. Please contact us before sending Marine Samples. Charges for the analysis remain the same as what is requested even in the event no zooplankton or adult male copepods are found in the sample.
Zooplankton prices are based on one (1) slide per sample, if the samples are Daphnid dominated, we suggest going to three (3) slides at an additional cost of $62/sample. Please specify 1 or 3 slides when requesting a quote, unless 3 slides are specified, we will base zooplankton counts and pricing on 1 slide.
Calculation Level
With Biomass Estimates
Without Biomass Estimates
Species Count (Copepods require Adult Males)
$269.00
$216.00
Genus Count (Copepods require Adult Males)
$223.00
$184.00
Zebra Mussel Veligers (no permanent slides, SR counts only, 10 Chambers)
$214.00
$200.00
Macroinvertebrate Analysis
Calculation Level
Price Per Sample
Total Counts (DAPI Method) Per Sample
$175.00
Biomass
(Reported in mg or g)
Dry Weight Per Sample
$47.00
Dry Weight/Ash-Free Dry Weight Per Sample
$72.00
Permanent Microscope Slide Mounts
Price Per Sample
Slide mount only, (HPMA, 3 slides per sample)
$138.00
Naphrax diatom mount (3 slides per sample)
$180.00
Zooplankton permanent slide
$125.00
Culturing (Per Taxon)
$496.00
PhycoTech, Inc. reserves the right to refuse improperly col collected or leaking samples.
Normal processing time is 14-16 weeks.
There is a $60.00/sample expedite fee for reporting within 4 weeks and a $118.00/sample expedite fee for 72 hour business day turn around IF feasible (Must call ahead before sending samples).
Prices are per sample unless otherwise noted. One Sample = One Bottle.