For the most complete analysis of your compost sample use this test. It included all of the parameters tested in the following packages.
Standard Compost Test
Moisture
pH
Bulk Density
Porosity
Salinity
Total Organic Matter - (LOI - Loss On Ignition)
Total Carbon
Organic Matter (Humus Fraction)
C:N Ratio
Solvita
Compost Maturity / Stability Index
Particle Size (5/8 and 3/8)
Compost Test of Complete Total Nutrients
Moisture
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Nitrate (NO3)
Phosphate (PO4)
Potassium
Sodium
Calcium
Magnesium
Sulfur
Zinc
Iron
Manganese
Copper
Boron
Cobalt
Molybdenum
Selenium
Compost Test of Available Nutrients
Texture
% Active Organic Matter
Carbonates (CO3)
pH
Electrical Conductivity (EC)
Na:Ca & Na:Mg Ratios
Nitrate-Nitrogen (NO3-N)
Phosphorous (P2O5)
Potassium (H2O & CO2)
Sodium (H2O & CO2)
Calcium (H2O & CO2)
Magnesium (H2O & CO2)
Zinc (Zn)
Iron (Fe)
Manganese (Mn)
Copper (Cu)
Compost Testing of Plant Response (Germination)
Compost Testing of Standard Metals Analyses
Arsenic
Cadmium
Chromium
Lead
Mercury
Molybdenum
Nickel
Selenium
Zinc
Copper
Compost Test for Fecal Coliform
Minimum Sample Required: 4 Gallons
Turnaround Time: 14 Business Days
SAMPLE MUST BE SHIPPED OVERNIGHT ON ICE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hi there! Have some questions about our company? Find the answers below.
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.
