The STAR Laboratory is a research oriented analytical lab. The lab was originally the soil and plant chemical analysis laboratory designed to service the needs of the School of Natural Resources. With the closing of the Research Extension Analytical Laboratory, the duties of the lab have been expanded to include the chemical analysis of any research associated samples generated by Ohio State University researchers. We will not analyze any samples that are not directly associated with university research projects. All samples sent to the STAR laboratory must be accompanied by a 100W for payment of sample analysis, a completed Sample Analysis Request form , and list of sample ID's and any other relevant information.
Sample preparation is very time consuming.
Individual projects can reduce costs and increase the speed and efficiency with which samples are analyzed if they prepare their own samples. Our sample fees are based on the analysis of samples prepared by each research project. When the samples are prepared by each project, it allows us to concentrate on sample analysis. Charges for sample preparation along with the means to avoid them can be found in the Analytical Fee Schedule . If there are any questions concerning proper samples preparation contact us for instructions.