Electron Microscopy Laboratory
The Electron Microscopy Laboratory supports teaching and research across the Virginia Tech community. The EM-Lab provides technical service and training in electron microscopy, we offer sample preparation of biological and non-biological specimens for scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and principal investigators across Virginia Tech are frequent users of our services and facilities.
Imaging and Sample Preparation
Equipment
LEICA EM UC & Untramicrotome
SPI-DRY Critical Point Dryer (CPD)
SPI MODULE Sputter Coater
JEOL-JEM-1400 Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)
ZEISS EVO 40 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Rates
| Service |
VT Community | Non-VT Community | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEM specimen prep. of <4 | $167.00 | $267.00 | |
| TEM specimen prep. of 4<x<8 | $283.00 | $453.00 | |
| TEM specimen prep. of 4<x<12 | $394.00 | $630.00 | |
| SEM specimen prep. of <4 | $122.00 | $195.00 | |
| SEM specimen prep. of 4<x<8 | $204.00 | $326.00 | |
| SEM specimen prep. of 4<x<12 | $295.00 | $472.00 | |
| Thick-cut blocks (sample) | $35.00 | $61.00 | |
| Thin-cut blocks (sample) | $37.00 | $59.00 | |
| Negative staining (grid) | $49.00 | $78.00 | |
| TEM (h) self serve | $74.00 | $118.00 | |
| TEM staff assistance (h) | $35.00 | $56.00 | |
| TEM training (h) | $35.00 | $56.00 | |
| SEM (h) self serve | $35.00 | $56.00 | |
| SEM staff assistance (h) | $35.00 | $56.00 | |
| SEM training (h) | $1.00 | $1.00 | |
| Sputter coater (cycle) 1-6, 10mm sample | $12.00 | $19.00 | |
| Sputter coater (cycle)1 sample >10mm | $12.00 | $19.00 | |
| Critical point dryer (CPD) | $77.00 | $123.00 | |
| Fixative solution | $18.00 | $29.00 | |
| Staining solution | $15.00 | $24.00 |
Rates as of Feb. 2, 2022.
Requisition Form
Other Services
Nasal ciliary biopsy (EM evaluation for ciliary dyskinesia)
Contact:
Sandy Hancock
Laboratory for Neurotoxicity Studies
Phone: 540-231-4817
Email: hancocksk@vt.edu
Contacts
Nathalie Becerra Mora
Laboratory Manager
Phone: 540-231-4811
Email: nathalie21@vt.edu