Name: Dairy One Soil Testing Laboratory / Cornell Waste Management
Address: Ithaca, NY, US
Telephone: (607) 257-1272

Testing Scope & Analytical Methods

Direct Laboratory Fee

$35.00 (Verified Lab Fee)

Method: Total Sorbed Lead Analysis (EPA 3050B)

[ESTIMATE] Total Out-of-Pocket: ~$40.00 (includes verified $35.00 fee + estimated $5.00 USPS Ground Advantage postage; actual postage varies by distance)

Full Heavy Metals Panel Option

$75.00

Heavy Metals Agronomic Profile

Turnaround & Out-of-State Eligibility

Expected Turnaround: 5-7 business days
Out-of-State Consumers Accepted: Yes, accepts mail-in samples from any US state.
Direct Contact: (607) 257-1272

Step-by-Step Sample Packaging Checklist

Intake Requirement: 1 cup soil in secure sample mailer with Dairy One submission slip
Use a clean stainless steel trowel to collect 5 to 10 sub-samples from your garden or play area at a depth of 2 to 6 inches.
Thoroughly mix sub-samples in a clean plastic container and allow to air-dry indoors on paper towels for 12–24 hours (do not bake or heat).
Place 1 cup of dry soil into a sturdy plastic zipper-seal freezer bag. Seal tightly and label clearly with your name and sample location.
Download the official submission slip using the link on the right, fill out the client questionnaire, enclose payment (or online order confirmation), and ship via USPS Ground Advantage ($4.50–$6.00).

Official Submission

Download the verified laboratory intake questionnaire, mailing address label, and fee instructions directly from the official laboratory portal.

Download Official Submission Form → Visit Official Lab Website

Fee Provenance & Source:
Verified from Dairy One agronomy services pricing: $35.00 total sorbed lead (EPA 3050B), non-profit agricultural cooperative partnership with Cornell.

Last Verified: 2026-10-17
Official Published Fee Schedule →

Laboratory Contact:
Dairy One Soil Testing Laboratory / Cornell Waste Management
Ithaca, NY
Phone: (607) 257-1272