Plant Diagnostic Clinic Services and Fees
Services
- Plant disease diagnosis of most infectious plant diseases.
- Isolation and identification of soybean cyst nematodes found in soil.
Fees
Basic sample fee:
- In-state sample: $25
- Out-of-state sample: $35
***Basic sample fee will also be added to all services listed below:
Additional fees charged for:
- Isolation/culturing: $40
- Single virus ELISA test: $40
- Additional ELISA on same sample: $20
- Multiple virus panel (wheat and soybean: up to four, same sample): $75
- Bacterial screen (limited species): $50
- Mycotoxin screen (aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol, vomitoxin, zearalenone): $75/Toxin
- Full panel: $300
- Insect identification and management: $20
- Soybean cyst nematode:
- In state: $25
- Out of state: $35
- Molecular disease analysis (available for select pathogens): cPCR: $50; qPCR: $75
- Lab transfers: chemical analysis, nutritional analysis, etc.: $200
Other tests may be required or requested and will be assessed fees based on time and materials required.
**Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Examples of Crops Tested
Field crops
- Small grains (ex: wheat, barley, oats and rye)
- Corn
- Soybeans
- Sorghum
- Millet
- Potatoes
- Field peas
- Dry edible beans
- Other crops may also be available
Commercial horticultural crops
- Apples
- Grapes
- Cucurbits
- Tomatoes
- Legumes
- Other crops may also be available
Home and garden
- All crops
Contact us

SDSU Plant Diagnostic Clinic
Physical Address
1148 Medary Ave.
Brookings,
SD
57007
Mailing Address
Berg Agricultural Hall 203, Box 2207D
Brookings,
SD
57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.