Immune Health Core Services
Consolidated pricing for Penn internal and academic external investigators. All services billed through iLabs. Rates re-evaluated each fiscal year.
| Service | Description | Status | Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Consultation | Initial consultation to discuss project scope, objectives, and feasibility with the Immune Health team | Active | $250 | per consultation |
| Blood Draw | Phlebotomy by clinical research team — on campus, in BRB, or remote | Active | $120 | per draw |
| Biospecimen Transport | Sample pickup and transport from HUP clinical lab to Immune Health receiving | Active | $30 | per trip |
| Blood Processing | Processing whole blood into serum, plasma, DNA, RNA, and/or viably cryopreserved PBMCs. Price scales by volume. | Active | $400 | per sample |
| Tissue Processing | Processing tissue biopsies into single-cell suspensions with viable cryopreservation | Active | $500 | per sample |
| CyTOF Immune Profiling (MDIPA) | Staining and acquisition with the 30+ marker MaxPar Direct Immune Profiling Assay on CyTOF | Active | $325 | per sample |
| CyTOF Neutrophil Expansion Panel | 9 additional markers for neutrophil/myeloid characterization. Paired with MDIPA assay. | Active | $250 | per sample |
| Tier 1 CyTOF Analysis | Standardized gating for 42 populations, PDF comparison report, and UMAP integration in Pennsieve | Active | $50 | per sample |
| Tier 2 CyTOF Analysis | High-dimensional analysis and statistical testing performed by Immune Health staff. Must be paired with CyTOF (MDIPA). | Active | $150 | per sample |
| Late Sample Processing | Surcharge for samples delivered after 3 PM requiring same-day processing. 48-hour advance notice required. | Active | $50 | per session |
| Specialized Protocol | Surcharge for non-standard processing requiring specialized equipment, reagents, or staff | Active | $75 | per sample |
Corporate/industry rates available on request. Contact lguercio@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for partnership pricing.
Payment & Billing
Monthly invoices billed through iLabs. 26-digit Penn budget account number required before work begins. Billing questions: khas@pennmedicine.upenn.edu