Customizable Heavy Metals Test - for Soil or Solids
Customizable Heavy Metals Test Package
Our Customizable Heavy Metals Test Package allows you to determine the presence and quantity of heavy metals in various solid samples, including:
- Soils
- Compost
- Fertilizer
- Manure
- Humate
This flexible testing option is ideal for farmers, composters, and manufacturers seeking detailed data to ensure compliance, improve product quality, or meet environmental standards.
How It Works:
- Base Price: The cost for the first element is $70.00.
- Choose Additional Elements:
- Select your base element from the first drop-down list.
- Add more elements using the remaining drop-down lists.
- Each additional element is $27.00.
- Custom Options:
- If you wish to test more than 6 elements on the same sample, please call us at 956-383-0739 to customize your order.
Recommended Elements to Test:
- Lead (Pb): Often found in urban soils or near industrial sites; harmful to plants and humans.
- Arsenic (As): Common in areas with historical pesticide use.
- Cadmium (Cd): Associated with phosphate fertilizers and industrial activities.
- Chromium (Cr): May indicate contamination from industrial waste.
- Mercury (Hg): Rare but toxic even in small quantities.
- Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), and Nickel (Ni): Essential nutrients in small amounts but can become toxic at high levels, especially in compost or fertilizers.
For specific guidance on which elements to test, consider your sample type and its intended use. Feel free to contact us for recommendations based on your project needs.
Sample Submission:
- Minimum Sample Size Required: 1 cup of solid material.
- Sample Types Accepted: Soils, compost, fertilizers, manures, and humates.
Turnaround Time:
- Results available within up to 7 business days.
Why Choose This Test?
- Customizable: Tailor the analysis to your specific needs by selecting only the elements relevant to your project.
- Cost-Effective: Pay only for the elements you need, ensuring budget-friendly testing.
- Accurate Results: Gain confidence in your product or soil by identifying and quantifying potential contaminants.
Order your Customizable Heavy Metals Test Package today and gain precise, actionable insights for your project!
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.
