Laboratory testing for Canadian agriculture
Soil, plant tissue, carbon and specialty analysis. Get the testing and support you need to plan nutrient applications, assess crop nutrition and measure soil health.
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Find routine test packages or speak with our team about a custom analysis.
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Compare routine testing packages or ask our lab about analysis for your project.
Soil Analysis
Measure nutrient levels and soil properties to support fertilizer planning and soil management.
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Plant Tissue Analysis
Assess crop nutrient levels and investigate potential deficiencies during the growing season.
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Carbon Testing
Get laboratory analysis to support soil carbon measurement, research and sustainability programs.
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Liquid Manure Analysis
Understand manure nutrient content to inform application rates and nutrient management plans.
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Particle Size Analysis
Measure sand, silt and clay distribution for soil characterization and septic field assessments.
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Specialty Chemistry
Discuss custom analytical requirements, research projects and specialized testing with our team.
Discuss your analysis →Experience behind every analysis.
Agricultural testing expertise, quality controls and support to help you interpret your results.
Timely results
Keep testing aligned with your schedule. Contact our team to confirm turnaround for your analysis.
Agronomic support
Get help understanding your results and their implications for crop and soil management.
Quality controls
Standardized methods and laboratory quality controls support consistent testing.
Detailed analysis
Choose packages that measure the nutrients and soil properties relevant to your project.
Laboratory science.
Agricultural expertise.
Corvian Labs provides agricultural testing for growers, agronomists, retailers and researchers. Our Canadian laboratory in Winnipeg supports routine sample testing and custom analytical projects.
From individual samples to ongoing programs.
Whether you need a single analysis or testing for a larger project, our team can help you select services and prepare your submission.
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Transparent pricing. Volume discounts available.
Compare surface-only soil testing with a surface + subsurface bundle. Explore tissue, manure, biology, carbon and physical testing below.
Agricultural Soil Analysis
Each green price is the total for the two-depth bundle. It is not an additional subsurface charge.
Basic
- Surface only
- $34.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $40.95
Surface analysis: Nitrate-N, P, K, Sulphate-S, pH and EC.
Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC
Basic +
- Surface only
- $42.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $49.95
Surface analysis: Basic surface analysis plus OM, Ca, Mg, Na, BS and CEC.
Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC
Complete
- Surface only
- $53.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $61.95
Surface analysis: Basic + surface analysis plus Cl, Fe, Cu, Zn, B and Mn. Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC, CI
M3 Basic
- Surface only
- $26.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $31.95
Surface analysis: Nitrate-N, P, K, Sulphate-S, pH, EC, Ca, Mg, Na, BS, CEC, Fe, Cu, Zn, B, Mn and Al.
Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC
M3 Basic +
- Surface only
- $37.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $42.95
Surface analysis: M3 Basic surface analysis plus OM
Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC (Includes - BS, CEC, Al, B, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Zn)
M3 Complete
- Surface only
- $48.95
- Surface + subsurface
2-depth bundle - $55.95
Surface analysis: M3 Basic+ analysis plus Buffer pH
Subsurface analysis: N, S, pH, EC (Includes - BS, CEC, Al, B, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, P, Zn)
Other testing services
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Lawn & Garden
- Lawn & Garden Surface soil analysis: Nitrate-N, P, K, pH, EC and OM.
- $42.95
Plant Tissue Analysis
- TIS-1 TN, Nitrate-N and mineral panel - P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, B.
- $45.95
- TIS-2 Nitrate-N and mineral panel - P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, B.
- $33.95
- TIS-3 Nitrate-N (Petioles - next day reporting)
- $17.95
- TIS-4 TN and mineral panel - P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, B ;
- $39.95
Mineral panel: P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn and B. The matrix marks petiole nitrate-N for next-day reporting in TIS-4; confirm sample and service requirements with the lab.
Liquid Manure Analysis
- Basic Ammonium, TN, total phosphorus, total potassium and total moisture.
- $68.95
- Basic + S Basic analysis plus total sulphur.
- $76.95
Additional Soil Tests
- Ammonium NH4-N.
- $12.95
- In-season N Per depth: NH4-N and NO3-N.
- $17.95
- CCE Calcium Carbonate Equivalent.
- $10.95
Particle Size — Septic Fields
- PSA 5 day Septic particle size ASTM D 422-63; 5-day turnaround.
- $120.00
- PSA 3 day Septic particle size ASTM D 422-63; 3-day turnaround.
- $190.00
Listed for septic fields — MB Conservation.
Soil Biology, Carbon & Physical Testing
Soil biology analysis
- Trace Complete Soil chemistry is required; see the note below.
- $280.00
Carbon & nitrogen
- Total Organic Carbon TOC, acidification.
- $27.95
- Total Carbon TC.
- $19.00
- Total Nitrogen TN.
- $19.00
- Total Inorganic Carbon TIC.
- $19.00
Physical measurements
- Bulk Density Disturbed, dried-and-ground.
- $10.95
- Bulk Density Undisturbed.
- $14.95
- Bulk Density Coarse fragment correction.
- $10.95
- Particle Size by Hydrometer % Sand / % Silt / % Clay.
- $35.95
- Soil Texture by Hand Hand texturing method.
- $6.95
- Field Soil Moisture
- $6.95
Trace Complete: Soil chemistry is required. Add an M3 package, or a standard package plus M3 Al. The matrix lists M3 Al at $8.95.
All listed prices are subject to an additional 5% GST. Contact the laboratory to confirm the analysis, sample preparation and turnaround for your submission.
Forms & Resources
Find your submission form, check crop codes and review sampling guidance before sending samples to our lab.
Submission Forms
Download and complete the form for your analysis.
Sampling Resources
Reference documents to help prepare your submission.
- Crop Codes Reference list · PDF · Opens in a new tab
- Plant Tissue Sampling Guide Sampling guide · PDF · Opens in a new tab
Questions before you submit?
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About Corvian Labs
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