To submit samples please read over our sample submission instructions and fill out the sample submission form.
Prices are current as of 2/24/2026 and are given in USD. Pricing includes all necessary calibration and check standards
| Service | Method | UW Client | External Client | Estimated Wait** (As of 2/24/2025) |
| Total Carbon / Nitrogen | Elemental Analysis (EA) | $6 | $10.00 | ~4 weeks |
| Organic Carbon/ Total Carbon / Nitrogen | EA/ Pressure Calcimeter | $11 | $15 | |
| Encapsulation | Tin encapsulation | +$2 | +$3 | ~2 weeks |
| Pulverization | High-speed shaking with ball bearings | +$2 | +$3 | ~2 weeks |
| Large Sample Surcharge (EA, for samples >60 mg, additional charge for each 60 mg of sample size) | +$1 | +$2 | ||
| Natural Abundance – Single Isotope Analysis ( δ13C OR δ15N, includes element %, client prepared only) | EA-IRMS | $8 | $12.50 | ~3 months |
| Natural Abundance- Dual Isotope Analysis ( δ13C AND δ15N, includes element %, client prepared only) | EA-IRMS | $9 | $14 | ~3 months |
| 13CO2 Analysis | Cavity Ringdown Spectroscopy | $9 | $14 | ~3 months |
| Dilution of CO2 samples above 1000 ppm CO2 | +$2.50 | +$4 | ||
| Enrichment Surcharge (for samples above natural abundance)*** | +$1 | +$2 | ||
| Difficult Sample Surcharge (EA-IRMS, for samples with very low C and/or N) | +$1 | +$2 |
**Estimate only, subject to change
***Applies to both solid and gas samples