Welcome
The UC Davis Analytical Laboratory is a core support facility of the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
The laboratory is located in Hoagland Hall with a Sample Receiving area in nearby Hoagland Annex.
The laboratory performs analyses on selected chemical constituents of soil, plant, water and waste water, and feed in support of agricultural and environmental research.
For new clients, please note the drop-down menu under “Forms and Guides” which contains an “Order Completion Help” section to help guide you in creating a work order. Also helpful under the “Lab Information” drop-down menu is the “Methods of Analysis” section which provides brief descriptions of our current methods.
Please feel free to contact the lab with any questions.
Lab Updates
Please Note Holiday Closure Information:
The Lab will be closed
- Dec. 23, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025 for the Christmas and Winter Holidays
- Our Office and lab will leave at 3pm on Friday, Dec 20, 2024
- Receiving will not be receiving samples after 1pm on Friday, Dec 20, 2024
updated: 12-05-24
The Lab has a permit to handle foreign soils and untreated regulated domestic soils.
Please email us for details.
Equipment Updates
FTIR Microscope
The Lab is excited to develop a method to offer microplastic testing. More information is coming soon. Please contact the lab if you have a specific project in mind.
updated: 10-27-23
Many tests are subject to approximately 4 weeks turnaround.
If you need your results quicker, we can accommodate rush requests for additional charges. Please contact the lab if you need this service.
Thank you.
~ Aug 30, 2022
(Updated: Aug 8, 2023)