Cell Storage and Freezing

We provide secure liquid nitrogen storage for cell lines and biologicals. We offer -180 degree storage and all tanks have temperatures alarms. We store ampules for many UCSD Investigators and local firms. Ampules can be stored by box or by rack. Payment options for off campus customers include Visa, MasterCard and checks.

Attention Outside Companies!! If you would like to begin storing cells with us you must read and complete these instructions.

Terms
Inside Services (with pricing)
Outside Services
Forms

TERMS:

1 box holds 81 amps.
1 rack holds 12 boxes.
Scheduled: Tuesday and Thursday mornings after 11AM (cell storage form must be faxes or received at Core before 10AM to be considered scheduled).
Unscheduled: Any hours outside the scheduled hours when prior arrangements have not been made. Your service will be billed at the unscheduled rate, which is 5 times the scheduled rate.

INSIDE SERVICES (with pricing):

Please note:

• The following prices are for UCSD customers and affiliates.
• The following prices shown assume that the transaction is taking place during scheduled cell storage hours.

Monthly Rentals

• $12.00 per box.
• $108.00 per rack.

Place in Storage (already frozen)

• $7.00 per box accessed.
• $3.00 for first ampule placed in box.
• $2.00 for each additional ampule placed in box.

Freezing (Please call to schedule freezing to avoid conflicts)

• $36.00 freezing fee + regular place in storage charges.

Removal from storage

• $7.00 per box accessed.
• $3.00 for first ampule removed from box.
• $2.00 for each additional ampule removed.

New Box

• $10 fee for a new box. One time charge and the box is yours to keep upon removal of cells.

Inventory (Please call to schedule)

• $20 fee for one hour of cell inventory. 24 hour notice of cancellation is required to avoid fee.

OUTSIDE SERVICES:

• Pricing starts at the same rate as those for inside customers.
• Prices are then applied a mandatory UC markup of 45%. (Except for the Security Charge and new box fee)
• We must verify the identity of all persons accessing cells.

Security Fee

• $5 security charge to all ampule addition/removal/freezing services

FORMS:

To store or remove cells, please fill out a Cell Storage Form (PDF format, Excel format).

To freeze and deposit cells please fill out a Cell Storage Form (PDF format, Excel format) and consult our Cell Freezing Submission Protocol (PDF format, Word format).

To designate authorized users to access cells please complete this form (PDF).

Forms are also available at Core (BSB Rm 303/314).

Contact: John Paul Cruz
Phone: (858)-534-4162