Plant nutrition tests & pricing
The test list below provides a price guide for commonly requested tests. DPIRD provides a tailored service with quotes for specialist tests or large volume discounts available by contacting Customer Service.
| Plant | Base Cost |
|---|---|
| Plant chloride | $38.10 |
| Total Kjeldahl phosphorus | $33.40 |
| Total Kjeldahl nitrogen | $33.40 |
| Nitrate Nitrogen | $33.40 |
| Nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium | $76.60 |
| Plant tissue analysis (N, Cl, 20 elements*) | $134.40 |
| Plant Cl & ICP* | $101.10 |
| 1 element in plant* | $45.40 |
| 2 elements in plant* | $50.20 |
| 3 elements in plant* | $57.10 |
| 4 elements in plant* | $61.90 |
| 5 elements in plant* | $66.70 |
| Plant total elements by ICP* | $71.50 |
| Plant Total elements by MS** | $71.50 |
Additional Laboratory Service Charges
| Service/Fee | Charges |
|---|---|
| Outsourced Analysis | 100% of external lab pricing + postage/freight + additional admin time fee |
| Postage/Freight Costs | Charged at full cost recovery |
| Urgent Testing: 1 working day | 100% surcharge added to test cost (Test and workflow dependent) |
| Express Testing: 2-4 working days | 50% surcharge added to test cost (workflow dependent) |
| Express Testing: 5-7 working days | 25% surcharge added to test cost (workflow dependent) |
| Additional Sample Handling4 | $62.60/hr (incl. GST)1 |
| Additional Admin Time/Reporting Request5 | $85.40/hr (incl. GST)1 |
| Return of Samples to Client | Freight + additional sample handling fee |
| Repeat Analysis - Client Request | Repeat test result same as original - client pays full test cost Repeat test result different to original - no charge to client |
1Prices are current as at 5 August 2024.
4 Additional sample handling fees will be charged if samples take longer than an hour to process at submission due to incorrect labelling, poor sorting or receival of damaged/compromised samples.
5 Additional admin time/reporting request fees will be charged if sample submissions take longer than half an hour to process due to additional client/outsourced analysis follow-up requirements.
Quotes
Where possible, we work with our clients to negotiate a tailored service. Quotes for specialist or large volume submissions are available upon request.
To request a quote please email Customer Service with the following information:
- Your contact details
- Your testing requirements (including number of samples, time frame and any other important information).
For advice on specialised tests or to obtain a quote please contact Customer Service.
Terms and Conditions
View the full list of Terms and Conditions applicable to all testing services provided by DPIRD.
