Commercial Laboratory (NAPT-PAP Accredited) 📍 Omaha, NE (Accepts Samples Nationwide)

Midwest Laboratories

One of the nation's premier commercial testing facilities. Fast 3-day turnaround, highly rigorous EPA methods, client portal access.

Testing Scope & Analytical Methods

Direct Laboratory Fee

$45.00 (Verified Lab Fee)

Method: Heavy Metals in Soil by EPA Method 6010

[ESTIMATE] Total Out-of-Pocket: ~$50.00 (includes verified $45.00 fee + estimated $5.00 USPS Ground Advantage postage; actual postage varies by distance)

Full Heavy Metals Panel Option

$95.00

Total Metals Panel (Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, Chromium, Nickel, Zinc)

Turnaround & Out-of-State Eligibility

  • Expected Turnaround: 3-5 business days
  • Out-of-State Consumers Accepted: Yes, accepts mail-in samples from any US state.
  • Direct Contact: (402) 334-7770

Step-by-Step Sample Packaging Checklist

  1. Intake Requirement: 1-2 cups soil in standard soil sample bag or secure plastic container
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Midwest Labs environmental fee schedule: $45.00 heavy metals single analyte lead by EPA 6010.
Last Verified: 2026-10-17
Official Published Fee Schedule →
Laboratory Contact:
Midwest Laboratories
Omaha, NE
Phone: (402) 334-7770