Nematology Diagnostic Lab
 
    • Sample Submission
Information to be sent with samples: 


Downloadable copy of the 
Nematode Survey Samples Sheet
Information that you will receive:

Diagnotic Report form
Mail samples to: 
Nematode Diagnostic Lab 
406 Plant Sciences Hall 
East Campus, UNL 
Lincoln, Nebraska   68583-0722 

For more information:
(402) 472-5770 
 
 
To submit a soil sample for testing: 
 
-Collect 300 ml soil- (approx. 1 quart-sized zip-lock bag) from within the root zone of the plant of concern 
-Seal the sample in a plastic bag. 'Zip-lock' or 'Whirl-pak' bags work well. 
Please do not use paper bags, they do not hold up in shipping. 
-Keep samples out of direct sunlight and cool until they can be shipped. 
-Include the completed Nematode Survey Samples Sheet with your sample(s). 
Ship as soon as possible, but soil samples do not need to be overnight mailed. 
If you have questions please call the lab at (402) 472-5770
To submit plant material for testing:
 
-Include as many parts of the plant as possible- roots, stem and leaves
-Sample should be bagged in plastic ('Zip-lock' or 'Whirl-pak' bags) to maintain moisture
-Include the completed Nematode Survey Samples Sheet with your sample(s). 
 
Plant tissue samples MUST be OVERNIGHT SHIPPED to arrive in good condition for testing
 
Price for Diagnostic testing:  effective April 2008
CAPS Program (Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey)-
$75.00 per sample
includes
  • Soil or Plant tissue analysis
  • Morphological identification of Nematodes
  • DNA analysis tospecies level for nematodes of regulatory and quarantinable concern
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    Other clients-
    Basic Diagnostic Service- $50.00 per sample
    includes-
  • Nematode Soil or Plant tissue preparation and analysis
  • Morphological identification of specimens 

    • Molecular Diagnostic Service- $250.00 per sample
    includes-
  • Nematode Soil or Plant tissue preparation and analysis
  • Morphological identification of specimens 
  • DNA analysis tospecies level for nematodes of regulatory and quarantinable concern
    		•
    For more information on sampling protocols, see the following website:
    Colorado State University