Application
Procedure
Fill out the required application form → Submit samples with the application form → Results are returned within 1-2 weeks → Invoice issued by BTC → Pay the invoice
- Before submitting your samples, please carefully check the quality and quantity of each sample (see Instruction)
- Fill out the required form with information such as the sample concentration, source and other information for the sample. An image of the electrophoresis gel will be very helpful to determine sample quality.
PDF PDF(New application staring from 2026/3/1)
- Submit the sample and the application form
- Send the samples to R908, 9F, Life Science Building in person or by registered mail.
- Address：145 Xingda Rd., South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Contact person：Miss Chang
Tel：(04) 2284-0450 #6013 - Payment procedure
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Available equipment
- LC-MS/MS (Triple TOF 6600；QSTAR Elite；LTQ XL)
- MALDI-TOF MS (ABI Voyager-DE PRO)
- Gas Chromatography (GC) MS (6890 GC/5973N MSD, Aglient)
Service Time
- Office hours：Monday to Friday, 09:00-11:30 and 14:00-16:30 (except national holidays)
- Processing time：Turnaround time is generally 2 weeks to 1 month, subject to instrument scheduling. Please contact us in advance to confirm before submission.
Service
- Peptide/protein mass analysis
- Protein identification
- Positive / Negative Small molecule identification
- Small molecule quantification
- MS Optimization
- Volatile compound analysis
- Pretreatment (Desalting, Trypsin Digestion, SPME extraction, & Concentration)
- Consultation
- Customized Services
Charge
| Service Item | Instrument | On Campus Price per sample |
Off Campus Price per sample (price before tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peptide/protein mass analysis (Ziptip® desalting included) | MALDI-TOF | $800 | $1,500 |
| Protein identification (Ziptip® desalting included) | MALDI-TOF | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Protein identification (Ziptip® desalting included) | LC/MS/MS | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Small molecule identification/quantification | LC/MS/MS | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Protein identification | LC/MS/MS | $9,000 | $12,000 |
| Volatile Compound analysis | GC-MS | $2,000 | $3,000 |
※ Preferential Price for Large Sample Numbers：
More than 10 samples → 5% off ; Total > 20 samples → 10% off
Total > 30 samples → 15% off ; Total > 50 samples → 20% off
More than 10 samples → 5% off ; Total > 20 samples → 10% off
Total > 30 samples → 15% off ; Total > 50 samples → 20% off
Notice of Fee Adjustment:
The following rates are effective starting March 1, 2026. All submissions received by February 28, 2026, will be charged according to the previous fee schedule.
| # | Service Item (Instrument) | NTD; on-campus | NTD before tax; off-campus |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Peptide / Protein Mass Analysis (MALDI–TOF) | 800 /sample | 1,500 /sample | Mass Spectra & Mass List Provided. |
| 2-1 | Protein Identification I (MALDI – TOF) | 1,000 /sample | 2,000 /sample | Mascot PMF search results provided. |
| 2-2 | Protein Identification II (LC/MS/MS) | 2,000 /sample | 3,000 /sample | 70-minute LC gradient / Mascot (MS/MS Ion search) results provided |
| 2-3 | Protein Identification III (LC/MS/MS) | 3,000 /sample | 4,000 /sample | 150-minute LC gradient / Mascot (MS/MS Ion search) results provided |
| 3-1 | Positive Small Molecule Identification (LC/MS/MS) | 2,000 /sample | 3,000 /sample | Positive Ion Mode: Top 10 predicted compound identifications and mass spectra provided. |
| 3-2 | Negative Small Molecule Identification (LC/MS/MS) | 2,000 /sample | 3,000 /sample | Negative Ion Mode: Top 10 predicted compound identifications and mass spectra provided. |
| 3-3 | Small Molecule Identification - Additional Library Matching | 500 /10 candidates | 500 /10 candidates | Charging in units of 10 for every additional 10 items beyond Top 10. |
| 3-4 | Small Molecule Quantification (LC/MS/MS) | 2,000 /sample | 3,000 /sample | Absolute quantification results provided. |
| 3-5 | Calibration Curve (LC/MS/MS) | 10,000 /std. | 15,000 /std. | User to provide standard with >99% purity for generating a 5-point calibration curve. |
| 3-6 | MS Optimization (LC/MS/MS) | 1,000 /std. | 2,000 /std. | User to provide standard with >99% purity & relevant references. |
| 4-1 | Volatile Compound Analysis (GC-MS) | 2,000 /sample | 3,000 /sample | Total ion chromatograms and a list of identified compounds will be provided. |
| 5-1 | Pretreatment I | 500 /sample | 500 /sample | ZipTip or SPE Desalting & Concentration. |
| 5-2 | Pretreatment II | 1,000 /sample | 1,000 /sample | Trypsin Digestion, ZipTip Desalting, & Concentration. |
| 5-3 | Pretreatment IV | 1,000 /sample | 1,000 /sample | SPME Extraction. |
| 6-1 | Consultation | 250 / 30 min | 500 / 30 min | Consultation services (including data interpretation and software training) can be conducted on-site or virtually. |
| 6-2 | Official Data Report | 500 / case | 500 / case | Digital copy only. |
| 6-3 | Customized Services | Quotation upon request. |
※ Bulk Submission Discounts: > 10 samples: 5% off; > 20 samples: 10% off; > 30 samples: 15% off; > 50 samples: 20% off.
※ 10% off if providing your own column.
※ No discounts available for pretreatment services.
Contact Us
Adviser: Prof. Lai, Chien-Chen
Contact Person：Miss Wang
- Phone：(04) 2284-0450 #6013
- E-mail：msservice236@gmail.com
- Official Line: Please search Line ID: @447qgibi, or scan the QR code to add friends.
