Examples of types of analyses include:


Research Samples

  • N, P, K
  • Ca, Mg, Cu, Mn, Fe,Zn, S, Na, As, Hg, Pb, Ni, Cd, Cr, Se, Ba, Be, V, Co
  • Ammonia
  • NO3, NO2, PO4
  • Salt, Cl, Limes
  • Pesticides: See Pesticide Residue Section
  • pH

Microbiology Samples

  • Aflatoxin & Fumonisin
  • Listeria monocytogens
  • E. coli 0154:H7/STEC
  • Gentamicin
  • Salmonella species

Feed Samples

  • Fat
  • Fiber
  • Protein
  • ADF (Acid Detergent Fiber)
  • Ash
  • P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn, S, B, Na


Pesticide Samples

  • Insecticides
  • Herbicides
  • Pyrethroids
  • Carbamates
  • Chlorophenoxy Acids
  • Triazines
  • Fungicides

Fertilizer Samples

  • N
  • P (as P2O5)
  • K (as K2O)
  • Elemental analysis
  • Moisture

Pet Food Samples

  • Fat
  • Fiber
  • Protein
  • Ash

Lime Samples

  • Calcium Carbonate Equivalent
  • Sieve Size
  • salts
  • Hg
  • Si
  • pH

Meat Samples

  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Salt
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