General soils and solids

EAL has an extensive list of analytical tests. These tests can be used for a diverse range of purposes, for example:

  • Aggressivity assessments
  • Asbestos identification
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Pesticide
  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Biosolids
  • Pathogens
  • Lead in paint
  • Contamination Foreign Material Fraction Percentage
  • Sugar mill ash, refuse, mill mud and woodchip
  • Human and animal hair analysis, identification and composition by Scanning Electron Microscope.

Adhering to standard sample collection procedures ensures the highest level of accuracy. EAL can provide qualified staff to undertake on-site sampling at a base rate of $110 excl. GST. Please contact EAL for more information.

Alternatively, a number of sample collection and preservation procedures are available as Further Resources below.

Further Resources

Hair sample collection and preservation procedures

Essential oil - sample collection and preservation procedures

Contamination assessment - collection and preservation procedures

Field soil sampling guide

Contamination assessment price list - add 5% for 2023 prices

Soils detection, sampling and preservation requirements