Compost Tests
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Compost Master is our most comprehensive package of compost tests on offer. It combines all of Microbe Labs' leading compost tests and AS4454 testing in one convenient, value-for-money bundle. If you want all the available information at a package price, Compost Master is for you. Package includes a professional sampling kit, free postage and free express return to the lab. Comes with a Fill 'n' Go Sampling Kit for Compost Packages that has everything you need to take one compost sample easily and correctly, and get it to the lab in the best condition, including return express freight to the lab. Don't want a sampling kit? Contact us for how to sample, pack and send your samples to the lab. -
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Soil Standard is an economy alternative to Soil Professional. Package includes a professional sampling kit, free postage and free express return to the lab. -
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Compost Essentials is a budget alternative to Compost Standard. Package includes a professional sampling kit, free postage and free express return to the lab.
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Maturity Wise for Compost calculates the maturity level of your compost and nine other useful indicators by measuring gas emissions from your sample over a set time period.
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Microbe Wise for Compost measures the living biomass of key microbial groups important to both the composting process and soil health, directly from your sample.
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Nem Wise measures the numbers of different types of nematodes in your sample. If you’re serious about managing nematode problems, Nem Wise is for you.
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Humus Wise measures the amounts of humic and fulvic acids in your sample.
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Worm Wise measures the number of earthworm cocoons per gram of sample material. If you're serious about managing worms in your soil or compost, Worm Wise is for you!
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Count Wise reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of bacteria and fungi, plus the bacteria to fungi ratio. Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.
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Count Wise Anaerobes reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of anaerobic microbes, including facultative and 'EM'. Ideal for use with Count Wise / Pro. Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.
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Count Wise Pro reports the total plate counts (CFUs) of bacteria, fungi, Actinomycetes, Bacillus, Trichoderma, plus the bacteria to fungi CFU ratio and diversity. Suitable for soil, compost, fertilisers, liquids, environmental samples and more.
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ID Wise identifies virtually any microorganism by DNA sequencing or other molecular techniques. Suits individual species and strains. Includes identification of one morphology.
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Next Gen Sequencing - Bacteria identifies virtually all bacteria present in a sample. Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.
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Next Gen Sequencing - Fungi identifies virtually all fungi present in a sample. Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.
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Next Gen Sequencing - Total (Bacteria + Fungi) identifies virtually all bacteria and fungi present in a sample. Includes a customised professional report specific to your needs.
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Measures the level of E coli (Escherichia coli) in your sample. -
Measures the level of Thermotolerant Coliforms (a.k.a. Faecal Coliforms) in your sample.
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Measures the level of Salmonella (Salmonella spp.) in your sample.
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We include all the testing components required to show compliance to AS4454-2012 - no hidden extras! This is a standard test for commercial compost. It will ensure your compost meets some basic chemical, physical and non-pathogenic standards.
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Puts your samples at the head of the analysis queue