OPS Diagnostics is making available its expertise at freeze drying microorganisms.  Freeze drying microorganisms can be an art. It can also be expensive.  OPS Diagnostics has extensive experience in freeze drying microorganisms, and the established processes to make it cost effective.  Our freeze drying service for microorganisms is ONLY AVAILABLE FOR NON-PATHOGENIC MICROBES!  The service includes:

• Culturing of the microorganism on solid or liquid media,

• Suspension of the culture in Microbial Freeze Drying Buffer,

• Preparation of 50 vials of culture (1 ml culture in a 3 ml vial)

• Freeze drying and stoppering under vacuum, and

• Pre- and post freeze drying viability testing,

Pricing for contract microbial freeze drying is:

$275 for culturing one microorganism and freeze drying in 50 vacuum stoppered vials (minimum order).  This price includes pre and post viability testing.

$2 for each additional vial up to 250 vials total.

Additional services are available, such as custom labeling and shelf-life study (real-time).  Note any special handling or processing needs on the form below.

So that we can provide you with an accurate estimate, please complete the form below.  We will contact you to answer any questions.