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Laboratory Fee Schedule
Spring 2011
Sample Submission
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Reporting
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Sample Volumes
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Turnaround Times
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Pricing
Since 1976, JMLord,
Inc. has provided consultants and growers with fast and
accurate analyses of soil, water, and plant tissue for
optimum crop management, with services to clients in
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, as
well as internationally.
JMLord, Inc. is committed to providing our clients with
the highest quality analytical services available.
Quality control is of the utmost importance. The
laboratory participates in the North American Proficiency
Testing (NAPT) program, Agricultural Inter-Laboratory Proficiency
(ALP) program and Manure Analysis Proficiently (MAP) program. Samples are are
tested several times a year to guarantee accurate testing.
Check samples, blanks and
duplicates for each run and state of the art laboratory
equipment also aid in our quality control.
The value of an analysis and of its interpretation is
dependent upon an examination of a representative
sample. This will consist of a composite of several
sub-samples taken from the area under investigation.
Exact sampling procedures are available from JMLord, or
we can provide sampling services for a nominal charge.
Sample
Submission
When submitting samples, the following information
should be provided to the laboratory staff:
- Full name,
address, telephone and fax number of the person to
whom results should be addressed;
- Full name,
address, and telephone number of the person to whom
an invoice should be addressed;
- Purchase order
number if appropriate;
- Complete and
unique sample descriptions;
- Detailed list of
analyses to be performed for each sample.
A complete copy of our current fee schedule (published 2011) is
available here.
in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. These are some of the most commonly requested analyses. If you are
interested in an analysis not listed here, chances are that we can perform
it.
If you would like to submit a completed sample log-in form with your
samples (makes login/ reporting much easier), you can download a login form
here.
If you are submitting samples required by the RWQCB Dairy General Order,
you need to complete a "Chain of Custody" (COC). A copy of the
COC can be downloaded here.
Samples should be kept
cool and dry until delivered to the laboratory for
analysis. The laboratory is open to receive samples from
7:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Samples delivered after these
hours will be logged in the next business day. Special
arrangements can be made for sample delivery or for
sample pick up. We also provide sample drop off
locations in Selma and Lemoore. Contact the office or Carter Pierce to
schedule a drop-off or pick-up.
JMLord is authorized to receive imported or quarantined
samples for analytical purposes. These samples require
special handling, and a handling charge will apply.
Soil samples are kept for 30 days, and plant tissue
samples are kept for 60 days, from date of submission.
Storage of samples beyond these time periods is
available by request.
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Reporting
Reports can be delivered both electronically and standard mail.
Reports are primarily sent by email and facsimile (fax).
Reports are also available in various electronic
formats, such as MS Excel and Adobe PDF format. Arrangements
may be made for other reporting requirements.
All work is strictly confidential. Client names,
addresses, and analytical results will not be released
without the client’s expressed written consent.
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Sample Volumes
Minimum sample sizes are as shown
Agronomic
Sampling
Dairy Sampling
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Sample Type
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Minimum Amount
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Soil Samples
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One pint (500 ml.)
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Tissue Samples
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Two ounces fresh (60 grams)
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Water Samples
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One pint (500 ml.)
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Manure Samples
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One pint (500 ml.)
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Sample Type
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Minimum Amount
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Soil
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One pint or Two cups
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Harvest Tissue
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One Quart Zip-Lock Bag
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Wastewater
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One pint or 8 oz.
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Dry Manure & Compost
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One Quart Zip-Lock Bag
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Soil, tissue, and
manure samples should be collected in paper sample
collection bags. Water samples should be collected in
clean plastic or glass bottles. Bags and bottles can be
provided upon request.
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Turnaround Times
JMLord Inc.’s staff strives to analyze and report
samples as quickly as possible. Our turnaround time is
greatly influenced by our sample load. Often, results
are available well before the standard turnaround time.
Tissue samples are typically ran in 24 hours and soil
and water samples are ran in 48 hours. However, at
standard prices, we can only guarantee our normal
turnaround time of five (5) working days.
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Pricing
Prices shown in the price list are for individual sample
analysis with standard turnaround time and include
sample handling and preparation. Our professional
agronomists provide guidelines for critical and desired
nutrient levels as well as interpretation of analytical
results at no extra charge.
Fees for laboratory
services will be billed to the client. The total amount
is due within 15 days of billing. After 30 days, there
will be an additional charge of 1.5% per month on the
unpaid balance. Discounts are available for volume work.
All prices are subject to change without notice. A complete
copy of our current fee schedule (published 2011) is available
here
in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If you are interested in an analysis not
listed here, chances are that we can perform it. Contact the office for more information.
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