Specimen ID Form & Fees

Download a Specimen Identification Form to be included with your sample submission.

SAMPLE FEES
Standard Test ($20.00)	Standard diagnosis involves examination with the aid of a microscope or other basic diagnostic tools. Our diagnosticians will provide as accurate an identification as possible, using available resources. We also will provide additional information and recommendations, as appropriate. Every attempt will be made to return the completed Specimen Identification Form within 5 working days.
Specialized Tests (Fees for these tests are assessed in addition to the standard fee.)	One or more of a variety of specialized tests may be required for an accurate diagnosis of a plant or pest problem. If the client has not specified the test in advance, they will be consulted before any advanced testing is performed. Tests include: Culture for Pathogen Identification (fungal and bacterial pathogens)- $10.00 Plant Parasitic Nematode Assay (Nematodes other than SCN)- $40.00 Goss's Culture (corn)- $10.00 Misc. Elisa Test (Specialized fungal and bacterial tests)- $10.00 Bacterial ID- Biolog System- $20.00 Virus Screen- Protein- $10.00 Rare Species ID- $10.00 Insect Culture- $10.00

SAMPLE FEES

Standard Test ($20.00)

Standard diagnosis involves examination with the aid of a microscope or other basic diagnostic tools.
Our diagnosticians will provide as accurate an identification as possible, using available resources.
We also will provide additional information and recommendations, as appropriate.
Every attempt will be made to return the completed Specimen Identification Form within 5 working days.

Specialized Tests

(Fees for these tests are assessed in addition to the standard fee.)

One or more of a variety of specialized tests may be required for an accurate diagnosis of a plant or pest problem. If the client has not specified the test in advance, they will be consulted before any advanced testing is performed.

Tests include:

Culture for Pathogen Identification (fungal and bacterial pathogens)- $10.00
Plant Parasitic Nematode Assay (Nematodes other than SCN)- $40.00
Goss's Culture (corn)- $10.00
Misc. Elisa Test (Specialized fungal and bacterial tests)- $10.00
Bacterial ID- Biolog System- $20.00
Virus Screen- Protein- $10.00
Rare Species ID- $10.00
Insect Culture- $10.00

Each sample should include the appropriate fee (Check or money order) made out to UNL P&PDC. The amount depends on the level of diagnosis desired as indicated in the above table.