Electron Microscopy
Electron Microscopy Service Laboratory (EMSL) houses both the transmission electron microscope (TEM Hitachi H-300) and the scanning electron microscope (SEM Hitachi S-510 ).The EMSL supports research on ultrastructure analysis (especially for biological specimens) vital in the pursuit of basic knowledge and understanding of the different biological, physical and chemical processes.
Classification: Highly Technical
Type of Transaction: G2C - Government to Clients
Who may avail: Students from different schools/clients from private and government agencies
Checklist of Requirements
| Requirements | Where to Avail |
|---|---|
| Letter Request | School/Private or Government agency |
| Electron Microscopy Service Laboratory Form 1 | Electron Microscopy Service Laboratory (EMSL) |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTION | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry on electron microscopy services and analysis | Evaluate request, provide EMSL Request Forms 1 and 2, cost estimate and schedule of service | - | 30 minutes | Lorele C. Trinidad and Emil C. Lat |
| Submit samples on agreed schedule together with the required documents | Receive/reject sample, filled-up forms and other pertinent documents | - | 15 to 30 minutes | Lorele C. Trinidad, Emil C. Lat and Veejay A. Anarna |
| Agree on payment required and schedule of completion of service needed | Agree on completion of services to be provided to client(s); prepare and forward bill to Sales Office/Special Collecting Officer | - | 10 to 20 minutes | Lorele C. Trinidad and Emil C. Lat |
| Pay partial payment to the Sales Office | Accept payment and issue Official Receipt | - | 10 minutes | Narciso L. Panting |
| - | Prepare and analyze sample/s | - | 15 working days or depending on the load of the laboratory; Deadline of results is upon agreement with the customer/s | Lorele C. Trinidad, Emil C. Lat and Veejay A. Anarna |
| - | Prepare the report and notify client | - | 45 minutes | Lorele C. Trinidad and Emil C. Lat |
| Pay in full the remaining balance to the Sales Office | Accept payment and issue Official Receipt | - | 10 minutes | Narciso L. Panting |
| Accept and confer result with Electron Microscopy Service Laboratory staff for consultation | Release result to client; post analysis consultation (if applicable) | - | 15 minutes | Lorele C. Trinidad and Emil C. Lat |
| TOTAL | - | 15 government working days or depending on the load of the laboratory; Deadline of results is upon agreement with the customer/s |