Archaeological and Environmental Samples
Our charges are the same for all material types. Prices include sampling on site at our laboratory, chemical pretreatment, stable carbon isotope, and AMS isotope measurement.
| Number of samples submitted |
Charge per sample (Excl. VAT) |
| 1-4 |
£390 |
| 5-9 |
£355 |
| 10-19 |
£330 |
| 20+ |
£315 |
| Samples that fail through no fault of ORAU |
£100 |
We can also offer additional stable isotope (d13C and d15N) measurements.
| Number of samples submitted |
Charge per sample (Excl. VAT) |
| Stable isotopes in additional to radiocarbon measurement - any number |
£25 |
| Stable isotopes only - any number |
£75 |
%N testing is an indication of collagen preservation. For samples submitted for radiocarbon analysis we can carry out %N testing on request. There is no additional fee for this service.
Samples not for Academic Research
We can accept samples from individuals or organisations not affliated with archaeological or envrironmental research. Prices include sampling at our laboratory, sample prearation, stable carbon isotope, and AMS isotope measurement. We reserve the right to refuse material for dating if the provenance is uncertain or for other ethical considerations. Please contact us to discuss your request before submitting material.
| Number of samples submitted |
Charge per sample (Excl. VAT) |
| Any number |
£700 |
| Samples that fail through no fault of ORAU |
£100 |
Compound-Specific Dating of Amino Acids
For heavily contaminated samples we can offer a pretreatment involving the isolation of hydroxyproline for compound specific AMS dating. The price shown here includes AMS measurement. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
| Number of samples submitted |
Charge per sample (Excl. VAT) |
| Any number |
£850 |
Pre-prepared, Carbon Dioxide, and Graphite samples
Prices include combustion, stable isotope measurement, graphitisation (if samples are large enough) and AMS measurement.
| Number of samples submitted |
Charge per sample (Excl. VAT) |
| 5-9 |
£260 |
| 10+ |
£250 |
We carry out measurements on graphite samples for other radiocarbon laboratories. Information on the relevant charges is available on application.
