We welcome enquiries from current and perspective users of the facility, both those based at the University and those external to it.
Talk to us about flow cytometry, training, collaborations, outreach, and using the facility instruments.
Contact Us
Flow Cytometry Core Facility
School of Biological Sciences
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 650 5501
- Email: sbsflowlab@ed.ac.uk
Service charges and booking
Hourly service charges for University of Edinburgh users
| Service type | Cost per hour |
| Use of analysers (Fortessa, Attune, & Canto) | £48 |
| Student use of Sony ID7000 analyser | £32 |
| Cell sorter (Aria & S8) | £99 |
| Instrument training | £48 |
Contact sbsflowlab@ed.ac.uk for more information.
Aria III and FACSDiscover S8 are run by facility staff. The Attune, Canto, Fortessa, and ID7000 are self-service.
Fees are charged to defray instrument maintenance costs.
Hourly service charges for external users
| Service type | Cost per hour |
| Self service use of analysers | £63 |
| Assisted use of analysers | £129 |
| Cell sorter (Aria & S8) | £129 |
| Instrument training | £129 |
| Data analysis and experimental design | £129 |
The data analysis and experimental design are only for users of the facility and for data generated at the facility.
Bespoke flow cytometry training is available upon request.
Contact sbsflowlab@ed.ac.uk for more information.
Cancellation charges
No charge incurred for bookings cancelled with two days notice
50% charged for bookings cancelled the previous day
Full charge for bookings cancelled on the same day
Christopher Hall (BSc (Hons), MSc, FRMS)
Manager of the Flow Cytometry Facility
- Flow Cytometry Facility
- School of Biological Sciences
- University of Edinburgh
Contact details
- Work: +44 (0)131 6505501
- Email: chall8@ed.ac.uk
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