Turnaround time: three business days
Soilless Media Analysis Tests and Fees
Standard Analysis: Nitrate-nitrogen, ammonia-nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, aluminum, electrical conductivity, and pH.
- +In-State $5.00
- Out-of-State $25.00
*Optional Additional Tests:
- Molybdenum (Mo) $2.00
- Bulk density (BD) $10.00 See Bulk Density Quick Sampling Guide
+ Samples qualify for the In-State rate if they were collected in North Carolina. * Optional tests are available only in addition to the standard analysis, not as stand-alone tests.
Payment Methods
Reports are not released until paid in full.
- Check: Make checks payable to NCDA&CS
- Credit card: Reports can be paid online via the customer report portal (PALS) by Visa or Mastercard when analysis is complete. If you have trouble and need to pay over the phone, you can reach out to our accounting department at (919) 664-1600 Option 3.
- Escrow account: To set up or add funds to an escrow account with the Agronomic Division, please contact the accounting department at (919) 664-1600 Option 3.