DGAL Services
The Directorate provides a wide range of analytical and advisory services to government institutions responsible for the administration of justice, law and order, as well as statutory agencies responsible for forensic investigations, environmental management, public health, compliance to standards, narcotics and drug analytical investigations, fraud investigations, security, and intelligence as well as promotion of trade, private sector competitiveness, and growth.
Broadly, DGAL services are centered on:
Facilitating effective legal proceedings for provision of justice by providing scientific evidence and expert witness advice;
Contributing to the protection of the environment and public safety and health of people of Uganda, by participating in the establishment of integrated chemicals management systems and regulating consumer and inductrial chemicals.
Promotion of trade and private sector competitiveness for economic growth and development.
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S/N |
Questioned Documents Laboratory |
Test fees (UGX) |
Remarks |
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1 |
Handwriting; per page of questioned handwriting |
200,000 |
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2 |
Signature examination; per questioned signature of one individual per questioned document |
400,000 |
Each questioned document cost UGX 200,000 |
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3 |
Examination of rubber stamps and stamp impressions |
100,000 |
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4 |
Deciphering of indented writing |
200,000 |
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5 |
Non–destructive ink analysis |
200,000 |
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Forensic Biology (DNA testing laboratory) |
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1 |
Paternity test for 3 samples (mother, father & child) |
750,000 |
Each Extra sample costs UGX 250,000 |
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2 |
Relationship testing of a maximum of 3 samples |
1,080,000 |
Each Extra sample costs UGX 360,000 |
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Toxicology |
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1 |
Clinical toxicology case per sample |
120,000 |
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Firearms |
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1 |
Serial number verification tests on motor vehicle or any other equipment |
250,000 |
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SAMPLE CATEGORY |
Type of sample |
Type of analysis |
Cost of analysis UGX |
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Food samples |
Non Alcoholic beverages
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Physical Examination (appearance, odor) |
10,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Acidity |
30,000 |
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Sugar content |
60,000 |
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Preservative Quantification |
70,000 |
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Sweeteners |
250,000 |
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Carbon Dioxide |
20,000 |
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Color |
20,000 |
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Color pigment identification |
100,000 |
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Metals each un processed by AAS |
50,000 |
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Metals each by AAS processed |
50.000 |
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Total solids/Brix |
20,000 |
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Microbiological Examination Total Plate Count |
50,000 |
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Total coliforms |
40,000 |
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E.coli |
40,000 |
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Yeast & Molds |
40,000 |
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Fermented products (Wines, Beers, spirits) |
Total Acidity |
30,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Flavor |
30,000 |
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Bitterness |
30,000 |
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Fixed Acidity |
20,000 |
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Volatile Acidity |
30,000 |
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Total Solids |
20,000 |
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Reducing sugar |
60,000 |
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Methyl alcohols |
60,000 |
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Esters |
40,000 |
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Aldehydes |
30,000 |
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Furfurals |
30,000 |
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Amyl alcohols |
30,000 |
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Total Tannin |
35,000 |
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Free Sulphur |
40,000 |
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Specific Gravity |
20,000 |
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Metals- each by AAS (Cu,Pb) |
50,000 |
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Ash content dry sample |
30,000 |
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Ash content, wet sample, |
30,000 |
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Carbon Dioxide |
20,000 |
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Alcohol Content (by Refractometer) |
20,000 |
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Alcohol content by GC |
50,000 |
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Preservative Quantification |
70,000 |
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Non Sugar Solids |
30,000 |
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Sugar content |
60,000 |
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Residual Starch |
30,000 |
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Microbiological Examination Yeast & Molds |
40,000 |
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TPC/Total Viable Count |
40,000 |
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Lactic Acid Bacteria |
40,000 |
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Spore forming Bacteria |
40,000 |
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Dairy and Dairy |
Physical Examination |
10,000 |
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Products |
Moisture Content |
30,000 |
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Milk Fat |
60,000 |
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Curd |
40,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Specific Gravity |
20,000 |
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Total Acidity |
30,000 |
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Solubility |
10,000 |
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Titratable Acidity |
30,000 |
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ButterFat |
60,000 |
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Milk Solids |
30,000 |
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Milk Solids Non-fat |
30,000 |
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Water Content |
40,000 |
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Ash Content- Dry sample |
30,000 |
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Ash Content-Wet sample |
30,000 |
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Lactose Content |
70,000 |
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Butter Salt |
30,000 |
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Metals - each by AAS |
50,000 |
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Protein |
75,000 |
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Casein |
75,000 |
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Antibiotic Residues |
300,000 |
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Pesticide Residues per group (OPS,OCS &Pyrotheriods) |
250,000 |
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Total Solids |
20,000 |
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Non Solid Fat |
20,000 |
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Aflatoxins (M1, M2, G1, G2)@ |
100,000 |
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Preservative Quantification |
70,000 |
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Phosphate Test |
50,000 |
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Colour Added |
30,000 |
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Albumin Test |
30,000 |
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Freezing Point |
30,000 |
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Sugar in Milk |
30,000 |
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Fat Acid Profile |
200,000 |
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Refractive Index |
10,000 |
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Microbiological Examination TPC |
40,000 |
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Yeast & Molds |
40,000 |
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Total Coliforms |
40,000 |
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E.coli |
40,000 |
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Staphylococus Aureus |
100,000 |
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Salmonella spp |
100,000 |
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Vibrio Cholerae |
100,000 |
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Listeria Monocytogenesis |
100,000 |
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SEB |
100,000 |
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Sugars and Honey |
Physical Examination |
10,000 |
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Moisture under Vacuum |
30,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Conductivity |
10,000 |
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Polarization |
30,000 |
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Reducing sugar |
60,000 |
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Sulphur Dioxide |
40,000 |
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Colour |
30,000 |
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Ash content |
30,000 |
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Conductivity ash |
20,000 |
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Metals - each by AAS |
50,000 |
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HMF(HPLC) |
120,000 |
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HMF(UV-VIS) |
60,000 |
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Diastase Activity |
50,000 |
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Water Insoluble Matter |
10,000 |
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Free Acidity |
30,000 |
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Sucrose |
60,000 |
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Antibiotic Residues |
300,000 |
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Pesticide Residues per group (OPS,OCS &Pyrotheriods) |
250,000 |
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Dextrose |
60,000 |
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Cereals, Cereal Products and Pulses |
Physical Examination |
10,000 |
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Insect Damage |
10,000 |
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Heat Damaged Grain |
10,000 |
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Colored Grain |
10,000 |
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Discolored Grain |
10,000 |
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Gluten |
30,000 |
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Moisture Content |
30,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Sieve Test |
15,000 |
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Acidity |
30,000 |
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Potassium Bromate Test |
15,000 |
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Color Test |
10,000 |
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Immature/Shriveled Grain |
10,000 |
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Foreign Matter |
10.000 |
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Chalky Grain |
10,000 |
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Paddy .Grain |
10,000 |
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Ash Content - Dry Sample |
30,.000 |
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Ash Content - Wet Sample |
30,000 |
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Protein |
75,000 |
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Pesticide Residues per group (OPS,OCS &Pyrotheriods) |
250,000 |
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Total Fat |
40,000 |
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Total Carbohydrate |
60,000 |
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Acid Insoluble Ash |
40,000 |
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Urease Activity Test |
20,000 |
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Riboflavin |
100,000 |
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Nicotinic Acid |
100,000 |
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Vitamins @ |
100,000 |
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Antioxidants |
100,000 |
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Starch Content |
30,000 |
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Preservative Quantification |
70,000 |
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Microscopic Examination |
10,000 |
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Fibre |
60,000 |
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Metals - each |
50,000 |
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Diastate Activity |
50,000 |
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Mycotoxins (M1, M2, G1, G2)@ |
100,000 |
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Glycosidic Cyanide |
50,000 |
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Edible Common Salt |
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Physical Examination |
10,000 |
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Moisture content |
30,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Water Insoluble Matter |
15,000 |
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Matter Insoluble in Acid |
15,000 |
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Chlorides |
30,000 |
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Magnesium |
50,000 |
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Calcium |
50,000 |
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Metals - each by AAS (Ni,Cu) |
50,000 |
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Sulphates |
40,000 |
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Total Alkalinity |
30,000 |
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Fluorides |
30,000 |
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Iodine Content |
50,000 |
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PROCESSED SAMPLES FOR INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS |
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Clean Residues I Concentrates |
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Direct Instrumental Analysis: |
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GC-MS |
216,000 |
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GC |
165,000 |
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HPLC |
107,000 |
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UV - Visible |
155.000 |
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Metals - each by AAS |
65,000 |
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Pesticide Residues |
*Organochlorines, |
250,000 |
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organophosphorus
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250,000 |
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,pyrethroids
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250,000 |
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Pesticide formulations |
100,000- |
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Other agrochemicals |
150,000 |
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WATER & ENVIRONMENT SECTION |
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INDUSTRIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLES |
Drinking Water (potable, ground water, packaged) |
*Physical Examination (odor, appearance) |
5,000 |
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*pH |
10,000 |
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*Alkalinity |
30,000 |
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*Conductivity |
10,000 |
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Dissolved Oxygen on-site |
5,000 |
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Temperature on-site |
5,000 |
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*Turbidity |
10,000 |
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*Total Suspended Solids |
20,000 |
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*Total Dissolved Solids(Gravimetric) |
30,000 |
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*Total Hardness |
30,000 |
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Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 |
30,000 |
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Magnesium Hardness as MgCO3 |
30,000 |
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*Sodium |
40,000 |
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*Potassium |
40,000 |
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*Iron |
40,000 |
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*Manganese |
40,000 |
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*Lead |
40,000 |
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*Copper |
40,000 |
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*Chlorides |
30,000 |
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*Fluorides |
30,000 |
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*Phosphates |
30,000 |
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*Nitrates |
30,000 |
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Nitrites |
30,000 |
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Sulphates |
30,000 |
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Routine Analysis(*) |
340,000 |
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Waste Water |
Physical Examination (odor, appearance) |
10,000 |
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pH |
10,000 |
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Temperature |
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Conductivity |
10,000 |
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Alkalinity |
22,000 |
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Turbidity |
8,000 |
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Total Dissolved Solids |
10,000 |
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Total Suspended Solids |
20,000 |
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Total Hardness |
22,000 |
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Calcium Hardness |
17,000 |
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Magnesium Hardness |
17,000 |
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Sodium |
25,000 |
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Potassium |
25,000 |
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Chlorides |
20,000 |
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Ammonia |
20,000 |
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Phosphates |
20,000 |
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Sulphates |
20,000 |
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Nitrates |
20,000 |
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Nitrites |
20,000 |
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Oils & grease |
30,000 |
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BOD |
50,000 |
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COD |
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Pesticide residuesper group (OPS,OCS &Pyrotheriods) |
250,000 |
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MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTERRORISM SECTION |
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Drinking Water (Potable) |
Total Plate Count |
40,000 |
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Total coliforms |
40,000 |
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E.coli |
40,000 |
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Waste Water/Effluent |
Total coliforms |
40,000 |