The IMAC operates as a fee-for-service core facility and accepts samples on a first come, first serve basis. Please email the IMAC team to set up an initial project meeting, or to submit projects or samples.

Analysis services

Instrument Rates

All pricing includes running samples, and the machine time used for method development.

• TSQ Quantiva Instrument Time – $60/hour
• TSQ 8000 EVO Instrument Time – $60/hour
• Q-Exactive+ Instrument Time – $60/hour

Analysis 

We offer TraceFinder analysis for targeted methods, and Compound Discoverer for untargeted methods. We offer workshops for our analysis software as well as access for individual researcher to process data.

Extraction Methods

• Standard bacteria / mixed culture – $10 / sample
• Basic liquid extraction – $10 / sample
• Liquid extraction with SPE cleanup – $10 / sample
• Standard cell culture / tissue – $10 / sample

Analysis methods

LC-MS Standard Targeted Protocols

• Amino acid analysis
• Aromatic amino acid metabolism pathway analysis
• Curcumin and metabolite analysis
• Single compound methods for hydroxyproline, various drugs and other compounds
• PFAs and other environmental contaminants
• Bile acids
• Cinnamic acid metabolism
• Catecholamines
• Benzoic acid metabolites/polyphenols
• Inquire for additional services

LC-MS Standard Untargeted Protocols

• Standard reverse phase analysis – Amino acids and metabolites, secondary metabolites
• Standard HILIC – Sugar phosphates, carboxylic acids and amino acids
• Extended reverse phase analysis – Compound and degradant analysis, metabolite identification
• Custom methods – We are always excited to develop new methods for specific applications

GC-MS Standard Targeted Protocols

• Short chain fatty acids
• Fatty acid methyl ester analysis
• Sterol analysis
• Single compound methods for farnesol, p-cresol and various other compounds