Flow Cytometry Core

For general FCCF Core issues please email FCCF@salk.edu

Rates effective as of 07/01/24:

Training: Training for self-operation is available for any analytical flow cytometer (if you have a one-off experiment, we may be able to run your samples with you). In general, the cell sorters are operated by FCCF staff, however for users who will be sorting regularly (it takes repetition and experience to become comfortable), training can be discussed. For enquiries, please email FCCF@salk.edu.

Cancellation, No-Show and late arrival policies:

• General: Charged time starts at the time you signed up. If you don’t show up, you will be charged for the entire time reserved. To give other users a chance to prepare their samples and make use of a cancelled booking, analyzer cancellations can be made no less than 4.00 hours in advance without penalty (or charge); otherwise the cancellation fee will be 50.00% of booked time.
• Sorters: If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged for 50% of your booked reservation time (1h minimum). If you are a “no show” and never notify us that you are cancelling, then you will be charged for 100% of your booked reservation time.
• Sorter late arrival policy: Your billable sort appointment starts from the time you are scheduled with FCCF. If you are more than 1 hour late without prior notice, we may cancel the sort altogether and you will be charged for the time.
• LSR II late arrival policy: If you are more than 15 minutes late, another user may take your reservation.
• Instruments left on are charged at regular usage rates: The charges go towards the cost for lasers and service, as part of a strategy to keep overall recharge rates down. Lasers have a limited life span and this is part of our cost recovery plan for their replacement when hours are completely “spent” down.