When to Submit

Plan ahead- samples are only run once or twice per month during non peak season.

Best time to submit: April - October.

Submissions are highly discouraged during our peak season (December 1 - March 31). However, any received during this time will be processed as lab time permits, but may have a significantly longer turnaround time.

Required Forms

Fill out Sample Submission Form.

Heavy Metal Soil Submission Form

Submit form with samples.

Samples will not be processed without the printed submission form being included with them. Form must also be properly and completely filled out. A valid email addresses is essential for receiving your report. Physical copies of reports are not available by mail.

How to package

Package soil sample boxes tightly within a cardboard shipping container to lessen the potential of damage during shipping.

Do not tape the sample boxes.

 Use only NCDA&CS soil sample boxes. DO NOT ship samples in paper envelopes or plastic bags.

Make sure your completed submission form is included with your samples.

Where to ship

By Mail:

• UPS or FedEx: 4300 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
• US Postal Service:  1040 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.  Allow additional time for delivery.

By Courier:  Many NCSU County Extension offices offer a courier service to deliver laboratory samples to the Agronomic Division.  Contact your County Extension office to inquire if this service is available in your area.

In person:  Soil samples may be dropped off at the Agronomic Division loading dock Monday-Friday between the hours of 7: 00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., except N.C. State holidays.  

***Label "Heavy Metals Testing" on the outside of the box samples are being shipped in.