[Histonet] core histolgy recharge rates

[Victoria Baker]

Hi-
A flat fee per slide was charged which included all *technical* preparation
for the final slide.  Also prior to the start of a project a cost estimate
was compiled and submitted for review/approval.  As portions of projects
were completed we submit via the grant or project number the work completed
and $$'s were deducted from that cost center.

We did do a number of different types of tests/assays and if we were
approached for a new type of assay then we would have to put together a cost
analysis based on the needs of the project.  Incorporated into that cost
would be the technical/labor component also including whatever overhead
percentage was required by the facility.

This worked out well as I had everything done 'up front' and knew what was
budgeted.  We did have to submit a quarterly report of all work/$$'s to the
government and by doing a flat fee it made life much easier.

Vikki

On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Michael Mashore <mmashore <@t> vapop.ucsd.edu>wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am trying to get a feel for how other core histology facilities are
> charging. My main question is if or when technician's labor time is
> charged.
> Currently we charge a fee per sample for embedding, whether it is paraffin,
> plastic, or oct. Then we charge a fee per slide/grid for cutting, and fee
> per slide/grid for staining. Any time the technician is doing the work
> there
> is also a labor/tech time fee per hour.
>
> Any information you are willing to share is very much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
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