New MCRU Recharge Rates Effective April 1, 2023
March 22, 2023
Beginning April 1, 2023, new recharge rates will go into effect for all studies using the Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU). These rates align with the actual costs of providing MCRU services and have been reviewed and approved by the University’s Financial Analysis Office.
| Service | Existing Rates | NEW Rates |
| Study Startup | $1,000 | $1,250 |
| Infusions (per hour – billed at 3-hour minimum | $120 | $156 |
| Basic Clinic Visit (per 3-hour increment) | $25 | $50 |
| Moderate Clinic Visit (per 3-hour increment) | $80 | $105 |
| Complex Clinic Visit (per 5-hour increment) | $160 | $180 |
| Lab Processing | $50 | $55 |
| Lab PBMC | $125.60 | $125 |
| Lab Distribution (per non-batch shipment) | NEW | $15 |
| Lab Distribution (per batch shipment) | $49 | $64 |
| MCRU2U (per round trip) | $115 | $150 |
| Extended Stay (w/MCRU staff per hour) *Case by case basis – Reach out to MCRU |
$80 | $105 |
Along with these changes in fees, MCRU would like to remind teams that morning space-only services are limited to 1-hour. Teams needing more than 1-hour may find more availability in the afternoon. For questions, contact MCRU-Support@med.umich.edu.
Edited By: dagi@med.umich.edu
Last Updated: March 22, 2023