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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    
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    
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  
S11-2 Expert Witness - Incidental Client (N=1) $480.00  
S08 Surcharge for "RUSH" Analytical 100% of
Analytical
$25.00
S91 Secretarial/Clerical Services $50.00 $25.00
S92 Recoverable Expenses   Cost
S97 Shipping Expenses - Foreign Samples $4.00/Sample Cost
S98 Recoverable Expenses - Supplies, etc.   Cost

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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  
P02-1 Cyst Nematode Extraction and Count *$55.00/Sample  
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  
P04 Pathogen Detection in Soil/Water (Phytophthora, Pythium, Thielaviopsis by trap method) *$25.00/each fungus tested  
P04-1 Verticillium from soil by trap method *$60.00/Sample $60.00
P05 Special Projects *$120.00 None
*plus shipping, if applicable

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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)  
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:  
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)  
      *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".

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Soil Amendment Analyses
Code Description of Analysis Cost/Sample
A07-N Partial Organic Amendment Evaluation  
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

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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

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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)  
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)  
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)  
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)  
*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  
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  
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  
N=1 Dry $15.00
N=2 Saturated $17.00
N=3 As Received $15.00
A23-N Moisture Content  
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

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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)  
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  
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)  
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!

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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)  
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!

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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)  
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


**** Other AOAC and EPA compliant test methods are available, please call the lab for more information.

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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
-60 nitrate nitrogen

*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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