Dear UTEX Community,
We are writing to inform you of upcoming price adjustments that will take effect on October 1, 2025. These changes apply to several of our products and services, including algal cultures, culture media, photobioreactors, and specialized UTEX services.
Below is a summary of the updated pricing:
| UTEX PRODUCTS | CURRENT PRICE | PRICE AFTER 10/1 |
| Living Algal Strains | ||
| Standard Price: | $125 | $130 |
| US Academic & Government Institutions enrolled in the discount program: | $60 | $62 |
| Algae Express Service | $185 | $190 |
| Teaching Kits | No Change | |
| Algal Culture Media | ||
| Contains soil or natural seawater: | $55 | $60 |
| Contains both soil and natural seawater: | $55 | $65 |
| All other media (defined): | $55 | No Change |
| Media Kits/Upgrades/Add-ins | No Change | |
| Bulk Volume Microalgae | ||
| 500-mL Bulk Volume: | $210 | $218 |
| 1-Liter Bulk Volume: | $315 | $325 |
| Photobioreactors | ||
| Basic Package: | $165 | $175 |
| Plus Package: | $215 | $240 |
| Deluxe Package: | $435 | $460 |
| RGB-LED Lighting Platform: | $265 | $295 |
| Photobioreactor Refills | ||
| Air locks (2-pack): | $8.75 | $9.50 |
| 500-mL metal straw with air stone & cleaning brush: | $6.65 | $7.25 |
| 2-Liter metal straw with air stone & cleaning brush: | $6.65 | $7.25 |
| Metal bulkhead connector: | $5.95 | $7.00 |
| UTEX SERVICES | CURRENT PRICE | PRICE AFTER 10/1 |
| Algal Images (non-custom) | $10 | $20 |
| Genomic DNA | $150 | $200 |
| Strain Identification | ||
| Strain ID By Microscopy: | $50 | $75 |
| Strain ID By DNA Sequencing: | $900 | $950 |
| Proprietary Strain Deposition | No Change |
Important: If you request a quote or proforma invoice before the scheduled price increase, please be sure to submit both your order and payment before the deadline. Quotes issued prior to the change do not lock in pricing unless the full order process is completed on time. Any orders or payments received after the deadline will reflect the new pricing, and the additional cost will be applied.
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