Standard Analysis:  Mehlich-3 extractable phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, zinc, manganese, and copper, humic matter, pH and Mehlich buffer pH, weight per volume. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) and base saturation are calculated and provided.

  • Non- Peak Season   $0.00 (FREE)
  • Peak Season               $4.00/ Sample

Peak Season dates are December 1- March 31.

More information about Peak Season

IMPORTANT: Heavy metal testing is NOT available to homeowners or community garden growers. It is only available to clients who require this test to comply with North Carolina state regulations associated with permitted waste application. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please contact a private lab if you want heavy metal testing.  

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.

This page was last modified on 11/30/2023