HOW

1. Dry and grind your samples according to NCDA&CS Protocol. Samples that are not dried and ground per protocol will not be accepted as of September 1, 2024.
2. Complete and print the  Plant Tissue Sample Submission Form for Researchers and include it with the plant sample (s). 
3. Complete and print the NCDA Plant Sample ID Continuation page and include it with the plant sample (s).
4. Include a printed copy of the signed (by the Agronomic Division) NCDA Cooperative Research Project Agreement with each batch of samples. 
5. Samples will not be accepted without these three printed documents included in each batch.
6. Please notify the Plant Tissue Analysis Lab one week in advance of sample delivery.

WHERE

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.