Turnaround time: three business days

Solution 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, pH, alkalinity and sodium adsorption ratio.

  • +In-State                        $5.00

  • Out-of-State              $25.00

*Optional Additional Tests:

  • Molybdenum (Mo)  $2.00

+ 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 through the customer 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 12/11/2023