Soil sampling instructions
Sample boxes can be picked up at your local county UT Extension office​.
Submission sheet
Click sheet below to download and print.
If you do not have a printer.
Click image below for instructions.
How to pay
Credit card online
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Check
Made out to ‘University of Tennessee’
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In person at office
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How to package samples
Place submission sheet, samples and padding inside shipping box.
If sending a check paper clip it to the submission sheet.
Samples placed in envelopes or shipping bags will get destroyed in shipping.
Shipping options
Results should be e-mailed within 7 business days, of us receiving the sample.
If you do not hear from us after the 7th business day, please contact us at either soillab@tennessee.edu or 615-832-5850
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