Basic Elements Test - Micronutrients (Dry or Liquid)
Trace Element & Micronutrient Panel for Fertilizer Quality Assurance
Ensure Your Fertilizer Delivers More Than Just NPK
Beyond nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, your fertilizer’s effectiveness depends on its secondary and micronutrient content. Our Basic Elements Test is designed to quantify the most essential supporting nutrients in both liquid and dry fertilizers, giving you critical data for product validation, blending, or marketing claims.
Whether you're producing a balanced fertilizer, troubleshooting a mix, or verifying supplier specifications, this test gives you fast, reliable insight into your product’s elemental makeup.
What’s Included in This Analysis
- Calcium (Ca) – Essential for cell wall strength and nutrient transport
- Magnesium (Mg) – Key component of chlorophyll and photosynthesis
- Sodium (Na) – Monitored for salinity and quality control
- Iron (Fe) – Crucial for energy production and enzyme activity
- Manganese (Mn) – Supports metabolism and disease resistance
- Copper (Cu) – Affects photosynthesis and reproductive growth
- Zinc (Zn) – Vital for enzyme function and hormone regulation
- Boron (B) – Needed for cell development and nutrient movement
- Total Sulfur (S) as Sulfate – Supports protein synthesis and soil structure
Sample Requirements
- Liquids: 12 oz minimum
- Dry Fertilizers: 1 cup minimum
- Packaging: Clean, sealed container or bag labeled with product name
- Turnaround Time: 4–5 business days from lab receipt
Ideal For:
- Fertilizer manufacturers and blenders
- Distributors verifying product integrity
- Growers comparing input options
- Regulatory or compliance checks
- QA/QC teams testing new batches or formulations
Order the Basic Elements Fertilizer Test Today
Know exactly what your fertilizer contains—beyond the NPK. Get trusted lab results on the micronutrients and trace elements that keep crops thriving and formulations balanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are your business hours?
Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. We do close for major holidays, so we recommend ordering your testing and sending your sample early if a holiday is coming up. You can always reach us by email. Just send us a message at info@tpslab.com
- When will I get my results?
We understand that you need your results as soon as possible. That is why we make sure to begin processing your samples as soon as they arrive at our laboratory. When the results are ready, we will email them to the email address you provided on your submittal form. The list below will give you an idea of our usual turnaround times.
Soil Tests: 5-7 Business days
Water Tests: 5 - 7 Business days
Plants Tests: 24 - 48 Hours
Compost Tests: 7 - 14 Business days
Fertilizer Tests: 3 - 5 Business days
Heavy Metals Test: 7 - 14 Business days
We offer a rush option for an additional 50% of the testing cost, but we would encourage you to give yourself time to test before you get to a point where a rush is needed.
