The University of Waterloo is closed until January 2nd for the Holidays
Internal UW clients, please contact the EIL for information
Forms and Templates
- Generic Sample Submission Template (XLSX) (all analyses except pre-weighed EA trays and CSIA)
- CSIA Sample Submission Template (XLSX)
- EA (pre-weighed) Sample Tray Submission Template (XLSX)
- Billing Information Form (PDF)
- Customs Clearance Form (PDF)
- Chain of Custody Form (PDF)
Analytical Fees
2024-02-07 |
Analysis | Pricing $CAD | CAN Gov/CAN Academic $CAD | Sample Size | Normal Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2O | δ2H+δ18O in H2O by OA-ICOS (potable)‡ | $30 | $25 | 2 mL | 4 weeks |
| δ18O in H2O by CO2 Equilibration‡ | $30 | $25 | 30 mL | 4 weeks | |
| Tritium, direct (±6 T.U.) | $50 | $40 | 30 mL | 5 weeks | |
| Tritium, enriched (~15x) (±0.8 T.U.)§ | $195 | $175 | 600 mL | 12 weeks | |
| Tritium, ultra low level (~50x) (±0.1 T.U.)§ | $500 | $500 | 2000 mL | 12 weeks | |
| Dissolved Species | δ15N + δ18O in Dissolved Nitrate (chemical denitrifier) | $110 | $100 | 30 mL 0.5 mg/L N |
8 weeks |
| δ34S or δ18O in Dissolved Sulphate | $100 | $90 | 1 mg S/O | Contact | |
| δ34S + δ18O in Dissolved Sulphate | $150 | $135 | 1 mg S/O | Contact | |
| δ13C or δ2H in Dissolved Methane | $40 | $35 | 2 nmol | 8 weeks | |
| δ13C, DIC | $40 | $35 | 5 µg C | 6 weeks | |
| δ13C, DOC | $40 | $35 | 40 µg C | 6 weeks | |
| δ37Cl, inorganic | $225 | $200 | 3 mg | 10 weeks | |
| δ81Br, inorganic | $325 | $300 | 3 mg | 10 weeks | |
| Gasses | δ13C or δ2H in Methane, Ethane or Propane from Gas Mixture | $35 | $30 | 2 nmol | 8 weeks |
| δ13C + δ18O in CO2 from Gas Mixture | $35 | $30 | 2 nmol | 8 weeks | |
| Elemental Analysis | δ13C + δ15N§ | $30 | $25 | Details | 8 weeks |
| δ13C + δ15N, pre-weighed | $18 | $15 | Details | 8 weeks | |
| δ13C + δ15N, filter paper (quartz only)§ | $40 | $35 | Details | 10 weeks | |
| δ18O§ (BaSO4) | $45 | $40 | Details | Contact | |
| δ34S§ (BaSO4 or sulfide minerals) | $45 | $40 | Details | 12 weeks | |
| δ34S, pre-weighed§ | $30 | $25 | Details | 10 weeks | |
| Compound Specific (CSIA) | δ2H on CxHy, per compound i.e. BTEX, VOC, solvents, etc. |
$120 | $105 | 100 ppb | 8 weeks |
| δ13C on CxHyClz, per compound i.e. BTEX, VOC, solvents, etc. |
$100 | $90 | 40 ppb | 8 weeks | |
| δ2H in 1,4-Dioxane (Low level extraction available) | $120 | $105 | 100 ppb | 8 weeks | |
| δ13C in 1,4-Dioxane (Low level extraction available) | $100 | $90 | 40 ppb | 8 weeks | |
| δ37Cl on CxHyClz, per compound i.e. DCA, DCE, TCA, TCE, etc. / VC, PCE |
$150/$200 | $135/$180 | 5 ppb/10 ppb | 12 weeks | |
| Other | 87Sr/86Sr | $300 | $300 | 5 µg | 8 weeks |
| δ18O + δ13C, Carbonate | $40 | $35 | 1 mg | 6 weeks | |
| AMS 14C + δ13C DIC | $475 | $475 | 3 mg C | 12 weeks |
Submissions with concentrations below the analytical limit that do not produce a viable result will be charged a nominal analysis fee (50% the normal cost)
§Analysis cannot be selected for priority analysis due to methodological limitations
‡Priority analyses for δ18O+δ2H-H2O will be charged at 3X normal cost as of Feb 1, 2024
Additional pricing and information for pre-treatments and additional services
Sample submission:
A selection of sample submission, labelling and shipping tips is available for reference.
Returning clients can make note of their Client ID to expedite the sample submission process.
Before submitting samples to the Environmental Isotope Lab (EIL), please ensure the following:
- A sample list template i has been completed and emailed to the EIL as well as included in your shipment as a printout.
- New Clients: Please ensure a billing information (DOCX) form has been submitted
- Returning Clients: If a Client ID has been assigned and is included, additional billing information is not required
- If your institution requires a purchase order (PO), make sure it is emailed to the EIL.
- A chain of custody form (DOCX) is available to help facilitate delivery.
- If shipping from outside of Canada, a customs clearance form (DOCX) is available. It must be sent to both Reem and Lirong (UW Procurement) as well as printed and attached to the outside of your shipping container.
- Make sure to indicate that the shipment is Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). When preparing the Waybill for your carrier, check all transportation charges to sender and all duties and taxes to sender.
- Country Specific Taxes: Please let us know if there are any supplemental taxes at your end that we need to account for. There are no Canadian taxes for research.
- Sample Chemistry: We require the actual chemistry/concentrations of the samples provided to us to perform the analyses including units. This is critical as sample preparations are based on this information. If samples need to be reprocessed due to incorrect information, an additional fee may be incurred.
Normal turnaround time is from the receipt of samples with required chemistry. Priority/Rush is available for some analyses at 2X the normal cost to be run in the next available slot provided that the required analytical equipment is operational. Pre-treatments require additional time.
Accepted forms of Payment (Payer to accept all charges):
- Company or personal cheque
- Credit Card: VISA, VISA Debit, Master Card, AMEX (Canadian funds only)
- EFT/Wire Transfer
Contact:
Rhys Gwynne
Lab Manager
519-888-4567, ext. 35838
rgwynne@uwaterloo.ca
Reem El Mugammar
EIL Client Services
519-888-4732
eilab-2@uwaterloo.ca
Ship To:
University of Waterloo
Environmental Isotope Laboratory (EIT 5025)
263 Phillip Street
Waterloo, ON N2L 3W8
Canada