Analysis Costs
New stable isotope pricing applies from 1st October 2024
Our analysis costs include:
- standard sample pretreatment (collagen preparation, cremated bone preparation, cellulose extraction, etc.)
- correction for isotopic fractionation (δ13C measurement)
- calibration of conventional 14C ages to the calendar time-scale
All bone and tooth samples submitted for radiocarbon dating also undergo stable δ15N, δ13C and δ34S analysis.
These values can be used to provide further information about the diet, social status, movement and mobility of past populations.
To reflect the changing cost of consumables and the additional analytical costs associated with ancillary isotopes for bone collagen, it has been necessary to review our prices.
Samples received from 1st August 2023 will be charged as below:
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| <10 | 10-39 | 40+ | ||
| Standard Service (approx. 10-14 working weeks) * |
14C AMS, Bone Collagen Analysis | £345 | £340 | £335 |
| 14C AMS, other sample types | £325 | £315 | £305 | |
| Faster Turnaround (approx. 5-7 working weeks) * |
14C AMS, Bone Collagen Analysis | limited availability please enquire |
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| 14C AMS, other sample types | limited availability please enquire |
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| High Precision | please enquire | |||
| Failed Samples | No Charge | |||
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Prices shown per sample excluding VAT. |
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Standalone Stable Isotope Measurement
We can also provide δ13C, δ15N and δ34S (without 14C).
From 1st October 2024, the following pricing applies:
| Stable Isotope Pricing (from 1/10/2024) | ||
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| Single Measurement |
Duplicate Measurement |
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| NCS analysis | £40 | £75 |
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Prices shown per sample excluding VAT, from 1st October 2024. |
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For standalone NCS stable isotope analysis or queries regarding research collaborations, please contact Kerry Sayle.
Additional Isotopes
We also offer δ18O and 87Sr/86Sr analyses.
Prices are available on enquiry.