Solution Analysis Tests and Fees for Research

Standard Analysis: Nitrate-nitrogen, ammonia-nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, boron, aluminum, electrical conductivity, pH, alkalinity and sodium adsorption ratio.

  • In-State                        $12.00
  • Out-of-State              $25.00

*Optional Additional Tests:

  • Molybdenum (Mo)  $2.00

*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.
  • Internal departmental or agency transfer: Contact the Agronomic Division accounting department at (919) 664-1600 Option 3.

This page was last modified on 12/11/2023