The Laboratory Support Services provides laboratory services and technical advisories, mainly on the following:
Plant and Soil Analysis (Nutrient/Elemental Analysis - N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, Cl, S, B, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Mo, Se)
Heavy Metals and Toxic Non Metals Analysis (Pb, As, Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, Al, Hg) - Samples include plant tissues, soil, fertilizer, water, coconut products and other agro-/bio-related samples
Chemical Analysis (FFA, Oil Content, Moisture, Color, Iodine Value, Peroxide Value, Saponification Number, Titrable Acidity, Specific Gravity, Water Activity, Ash, VCM, Fixed Carbon)
Microbiological Analysis (Salmonella, E. Coli, APC, CC, YMC, Staphylococcus)
Aflatoxin and Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) analysis - calibration on process - Samples include all coconut products
Here are the Laboratory Analysis Fees and Sample Requirement Information on: (1) Plant and Soil Analysis and (2) Product Quality Control.