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Service Codes, Services, and Fees
Descriptive Brochure Available Upon Request - Effective November 1, 2006
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES. SEE ABOVE LINK FOR MORE GENERAL PRICING WITH REPORT FEES INCLUDED.
PAYMENT BY CHECK SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE SAMPLE OR PLEASE CALL TO PROVIDE CREDIT CARD BILLING INFORMATION. THANK YOU.
Fees for...
Staff Services | Pathology | Soil Analyses
Soil Amendment Analyses | Composted/Recycled Materials
Plant Analyses | Water Analyses | Fertilizer Analyses | Notes
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Staff Services |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Rate per Hour |
Minimum Charge |
| S01 |
Report Preparation, Data Evaluation/Recommendations, Consultation by Professional Staff |
$139.00 |
0.3 Hour |
| Plant Pathologist's Time |
$160.00 |
0.3 Hour |
| S02 |
Rush Data Evaluation/Recommendations, Deposition, Witness, Manuscript or Specification Preparation |
$195.00 |
None |
| Plant Pathologist's Time |
$215.00 |
None |
| S03-N |
Field Calls - Professional Staff |
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| On Site (N=0) |
$139.00 |
0.5 Hour |
| Non Routine Travel Time (N=1) |
$85.00 |
None |
| S04 |
Field Sampling, Technical Staff |
$85.00 |
1.0 Hour |
| S05-N |
Technical Services - Non Scheduled Testing, Research Projects |
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| Professional Staff (N=0) |
$120.00 |
None |
| Technical Staff (N=1) |
$70.00 |
None |
| S06 |
Extended Area Visitation, Professional Staff |
$120.00 +Expenses |
$460.00 +Expenses |
| S11 |
Expert Witness - Regular Client (N=0) |
$360.00 |
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| S11-2 |
Expert Witness - Incidental Client (N=1) |
$480.00 |
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| S08 |
Surcharge for "RUSH" Analytical |
100% of Analytical |
$25.00 |
| S91 |
Secretarial/Clerical Services |
$50.00 |
$25.00 |
| S92 |
Recoverable Expenses |
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Cost |
| S97 |
Shipping Expenses - Foreign Samples |
$4.00/Sample |
Cost |
| S98 |
Recoverable Expenses - Supplies, etc. |
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Cost |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Pathology |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Rate per Hour |
Minimum Charge |
| P01 |
Fungal/Bacterial Disease Identification |
$160.00 |
0.3 Hours |
| P02 |
Plant Parasitic Nematode ID and Count in Soil |
*$42.00/Sample |
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| P02-1 |
Cyst Nematode Extraction and Count |
*$55.00/Sample |
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| P03 |
ELISA Testing for Virus and Bacteria |
*$52.00 for 1st Sample $15.00 each Add'l Sample |
| P03-1 |
Biolog assay for Bacteria speciation |
*$45.00/Sample |
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| P04 |
Pathogen Detection in Soil/Water (Phytophthora, Pythium, Thielaviopsis by trap method) |
*$25.00/each fungus tested |
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| P04-1 |
Verticillium from soil by trap method |
*$60.00/Sample |
$60.00 |
| P05 |
Special Projects |
*$120.00 |
None |
| *plus shipping, if applicable |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
Soil Analyses Except as noted in the description, the minimum sample size for any soil test is two cups or 500 cc. |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A01 |
Major Element Fertility Package (Half Saturation %, pH, Salinity, Nitrate and Ammonium Nitrogen, Phosphate Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Sodium) |
$32.00 |
| A17 |
Detailed fertility package (A01 plus Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Iron, Sulfate and Boron) |
$50.00 |
| A02 |
Agricultural Suitability Package (Half Saturation %, Saturation Extract pH, Salinity, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, Sodium, Sulfate and SAR) |
$40.00 |
| A03-N |
Particle Size Appraisal Package (Half Saturation %, pH, Salinity, Organic Content, Particle Sizes) |
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| N=1 USDA Particle Size |
$52.00 |
| N=2 USDA Particle Size with US Sieves for Fine/Very Fine Sand |
$65.00 |
| A04 |
Combination A01 and A02 |
$55.00 |
| A05-N |
Comprehensive Packages:
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| N=1 Combination of A01, A02, and A03-1 (1 qt. or 1 liter sample required) |
$100.00 |
| N=2 combination A17, A02, and A03-1 (1 qt. or 1 liter sample required) |
$115.00 |
| N=3 combination A17, A02, and A20-1 (1 qt. or 1 liter sample required) |
$100.00 |
| A06-N |
Physical Properties of Disturbed Media (1 gallon sample required)
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| *N = 0) Bulk Density, Water Holding Capacity, Volume % Airspace, Readily Avail. Water |
$85.00 |
| *N = 1) with Percolation Rate |
$115.00 |
| N = 2) percolation rate only |
$45.00 |
| *N = 3) Bulk Density, Water Holding Capacity, Volume % Airspace at container capacity only |
$50.00 |
| *Please specify anticipated container depth, typically 2", 4" or 6". |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Soil Amendment Analyses |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A07-N |
Partial Organic Amendment Evaluation |
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| N=0 pH, Salinity, As Received/Dry Bulk Density, Moisture Content, Total Nitrogen, Organic % Dry Wt., Organic Matter lbs./cu.yd., Particle Sizes, Half Saturation %, Dilute Acid Extractable Iron, Estimated C/N Ratio |
$60.00 |
| N=1 same as A07-0 w/o Particle Sizes |
$50.00 |
| A09-N |
N=0 same as A07-0 plus A17 |
$100.00 |
| N=1 same as A09-0 without particle sizes |
$90.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Composted/Recycled Materials |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A91-N |
N=0 Total and Available Macro and Micronutrients, Sodium, Chloride, pH, Salinity, Moisture Content (as received), Dry Bulk Density, Organic Percent, Particle Sizes, Estimated Carbon:Nitrogen Ratio, Nutrient Summary Sheet |
$150.00 |
| N=1 Same as A91-0 w/o Particle Size |
$140.00 |
| (California mandated metals and bacteriological testing available. Call for pricing.) |
| M05 |
Bioassay (Growth trial of composted/recycled material) with Radish and Ryegrass (Amended and Unamended) to evaluate potential phytotoxicity.(A91 or A09 analysis suggested to determine recommended maximum use rate.) |
$115.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Misc. Soil or Amendment Analyses |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A10 |
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) |
$40.00 |
| A11 |
Reaction (pH) of Saturated Paste and Soil Salinity (ECe) by Saturation Extract |
$15.00 |
| A12 |
1N Ammonium Acetate Extractable Cations (Ca, Mg, K and Na) |
$15.00 |
| A13 |
1N Sodium Chloride Extractable Nutrients (Ca, Mg, K, NH4-N and NO3-N) |
$20.00 |
| A14-XX-N |
Strong acid (4N) Extractable Analytes (XX from analysis item code) |
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| A14-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Item |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more items |
$8.00 ea. |
| A15-XX-N |
Dilute acid (0.24N) Extractable Analytes (XX from analysis item code) |
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| A15-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Item |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more items |
$8.00 ea. |
| A16-XX-N |
Water Extractable Analytes (XX from analysis item code) |
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| A16-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Item |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more items |
$8.00 ea. |
| A18-XX-N |
Saturation Extract Concentration (XX from analysis item code) |
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| *A18-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Item |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more items |
$8.00 ea. |
| *If add-on to A01 or similar package, no sample preparation charge |
| A19-N |
Organic Matter Percentage |
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| N=0 Ball Mill pretreatment (if required) |
$15.00 |
| N=1 Mineral Samples (Walkley Black Method) |
$16.00 |
| N=2 Soilless Mixes or High Organic Samples (Ash Method) |
$16.00 |
| A20-N |
Particle size distribution |
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| N=1 USDA System for Soils (Round hole sieves and hydrometer) |
$34.00 |
| N=2 US sieve system for soils (wire mesh), weight passing and retained |
$34.00 |
| N=3 Alternate US sieves: #10, #20, #40, #60, #80, #100, #200 |
$44.00 |
| N=4 Organic or Mineral Amendment |
$32.00 |
| N=5 USDA System with US Sieves for Fine/Very Fine Sand |
$50.00 |
| A22-N |
Disturbed Sample Bulk Density |
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| N=1 Dry |
$15.00 |
| N=2 Saturated |
$17.00 |
| N=3 As Received |
$15.00 |
| A23-N |
Moisture Content |
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| N=1 Dry Weight Basis |
$12.00 |
| N=2 As Received Basis |
$12.00 |
| A24 |
Soil Acid Requirement |
$95.00 |
| A25 |
Gypsum Requirement |
$30.00 |
| A26 |
Lime Requirement (1/2 gallon sample required - minimum 2 week turnaround time) |
$60.00 |
| A30 |
1N KCI Extractable Aluminum |
$25.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
Plant Analysis Except as noted in the description, the minimum sample for any plant analysis is 60 grams (2 ounces) fresh weight, or 10 grams dried tissue, or 5 grams dried and ground. |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A66 |
Major and Microelement Package (Total N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, B, Na and S) |
$50.00 |
| A67 |
Grape Petiole Analysis - 2% Acetic Acid Extractable Nitrate-N, Total P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, B, Na and S. |
$50.00 |
| A52 |
2% Acetic Acid Extractable Petiole Analysis Package (Nitrate-N, Phosphate-P, K and Na) |
$26.00 |
| A53 |
Combination A52 and A66 |
$62.00 |
| A54-XX-N |
Extractable Elements (XX from analysis item code) |
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| A54-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Element |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more elements/sample |
$8.00 ea. |
| A61-N |
Total Nitrogen |
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| N=1 Oven dried |
$19.00 |
| N=2 As Received |
$26.00 |
| N=3 Reported as Percent Protein |
$26.00 |
| A63-XX-N |
Total Element (Except Nitrogen and Sulfur) (XX from analysis item code) |
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| A63-01-0 Sample Preparation |
$10.00 |
| N=1 Single Element |
$10.00 |
| N=2 Two or more elements/sample |
$8.00 ea. |
**** Substantial Discounts are available for large projects and high annual sample volume…please call the lab for more information!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
Water Analyses Minimum sample size for any water analysis is 8 fl. oz. (250 cc) submitted in PLASTIC bottles. |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
| A71 |
Agricultural Suitability (pH, pHc, Electrical Conductivity, Na, Ca, Mg, K, NH4, Cl-, SO4, HCO3, CO3, NO3, PO4, B, adj. RNa (adjusted Sodium Adsorption Ratio), F-, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, Al and Mo) |
$90.00 |
| A73 |
Fertilizer in Water Evaluation (NO3-N, NH4-N, P, K, pH, Electrical Conductivity, Na,
Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, B, Ca, Mg and SO4) |
$38.00 |
| A74 |
A73 plus bicarbonate |
$50.00 |
| A76 |
Total nitrogen (when included with A71, A73 or A74) Note: Required if soluble organic nitrogen is present |
$15.00 |
| A81 |
Conductivity (ECw) and reaction (pH) |
$12.00 |
| A83-XX-N |
(XX from analysis item code) |
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| N = 1) single element |
$16.00 |
| N = 2) two or more elements/sample |
$8.00 ea. |
**** Substantial Discounts are available for large projects and high annual sample volume…please call the lab for more information!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Fertilizer Analyses |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
F06-N |
Complete Labeling Package (Total N, WIN, NO3-N, NH4-N, Avail P2O5- Avail K2O, Total Ca, Mg, S, B, Cl, Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, Zn) |
$350.00
| F07-N |
Major Nutrient Labeling Package (Total N, WIN, NO3-N, NH4-N, Avail P2O5, Avail K2O) |
$210.00 |
| F01 |
Total Nitrogen |
$40.00 |
| F02 |
Available Phosphoric Acid (P2O5) |
$40.00 |
| F03 |
Water Soluble Potash (K2O) |
$30.00 |
| F04-XX-N |
Element of Interest (XX from analysis item code) |
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| N = 1) First element |
$25.00 |
| N = 2) Additional elements from same sample preparation |
$10.00 |
| F05 |
Specific Gravity (Liquid Fertilizer, Effluents, etc.) |
$10.00 |
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**** Other AOAC and EPA compliant test methods are available, please call the lab for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ANALYTICAL FEES LISTED BELOW DO NOT INCLUDE STAFF SERVICES FEES
| Miscellaneous |
| Code |
Description of Analysis |
Cost/Sample |
M04 |
Growth trials to evaluate herbicide contamination with radish and rye grass comparing carbon treated soil with untreated (3 gallons soil and A02 analysis required). |
$110.00
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CODE FOR ANALYSIS ITEMS
| -01 sample preparation |
-37 copper |
-61 nitrogen, total |
| *-03 aluminum |
-40 fluoride |
-64 phosphate, phosphorus |
| -07 ammonium nitrogen |
-44 iron |
-65 phosphorus, total |
| -15 bicarbonate |
-48 lithium |
-67 potassium |
| -17 boron |
-50 magnesium |
-80 sodium |
| -25 calcium |
-52 manganese |
-84 sulfate |
| -27 carbonate |
-55 molybdenum |
-85 sulfur |
| -30 chloride |
*-59 nitrite ($35.00) |
-95 zinc |
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-60 nitrate nitrogen |
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*These items have certain minimum detection limits and/or require special handling at higher cost and may require
extra large samples. Special rate per element in parentheses. Additional elements available (prices on request).
NOTES
| (1) |
Prices and services subject to change without notice. |
| (2) |
Minimum analytical charge $12.00 |
| (3) |
"Package" analyses do not incur sample preparation charge.
Additional elements can be included at analysis cost only where additional sample preparation is not required. |
| (4) |
Minimum 50% of analytical charge for cancellation of work in progress. |
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