Compost Tests
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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. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼ -
Indicates and interprets the level of Thermotolerant Coliforms (a.k.a. Faecal Coliforms) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. If the presence of Thermotolerant Coliforms is indicated, we'll proceed with the confirmatory test as well. The confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼ -
Confirms the presence or absence of Thermotolerant Coliforms (a.k.a. Faecal Coliforms) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. Automatically follows on from the presumptive test if Thermotolerant Coliforms was indicated. This confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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Compost Essentials is a budget alternative to Compost Health. It focusses on the biological qualities of compost and compost maturity. If you want a package that covers the essentials at a budget price, Compost Essentials is for you. Comes with a Sampling Kit for Compost 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. ▼ Detailed description with more below ▼ -
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Compost Pro is our most comprehensive package of compost tests on offer. It combines all of Microbe Labs' leading compost tests in one convenient, value-for-money bundle. If you want all the available information at a package price, Compost Pro is for you. Comes with a Sampling Kit for Compost that has everything you need to take up to five compost sample easily and correctly, and get them to the lab in the best condition, including return express post to the lab. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼ -
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 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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Indicates the level of E coli (Escherichia coli) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. If the presence of E coli is indicated, we'll proceed with the confirmatory test as well. The confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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Confirms the presence or absence of E coli (Escherichia coli) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. Automatically follows on from the presumptive test if E coli was indicated. This confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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Humus Wise measures the amounts of humic and fulvic acids in your sample.
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ID Wise identifies virtually any culturable microorganism by DNA sequencing or other molecular techniques. Suits individual species and strains. Includes identification of one morphology.
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Indicates the presence or absence of Listeria (Listeria spp.) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. If the presence of Listeria is indicated, we'll proceed with the confirmatory test as well. The confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info & articles below ▼
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Confirms the presence or absence of Listeria (Listeria spp.) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. Automatically follows on from the presumptive test if Listeria was indicated. This confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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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. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼ -
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. The Microbe Wise method allows for some unique features, such as a measure of microbial diversity, a valuable indicator of compost quality. Results are presented in a way that allows you to easily assess the microbial health of your compost in detail and indicates what that means in practice.
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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. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼ -
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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Indicates the presence or absence of Salmonella (Salmonella spp.) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. If the presence of Salmonella is indicated, we'll proceed with the confirmatory test as well. The confirmatory test has an additional price that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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Confirms the presence or absence of Salmonella (Salmonella spp.) in your sample. Reported in a user-friendly way that tells you what the result means to you. Automatically follows on from the presumptive test if Salmonella was indicated. This confirmatory test is an additional cost that we'll invoice to you only if it was needed. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼
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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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Compost Health is an economy alternative to Compost Pro. It focusses on the biological qualities of compost and humic compounds. If you need whole-of-compost information at an economy price, Compost Health is for you. Comes with a Sampling Kit for Compost that has everything you need to take up to five compost samples easily and correctly, and get them to the lab in the best condition, including express return express to the lab. ▼ Detailed description with more info below ▼