Hummingbird Analytical Lab
Mission
The mission of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Belize Hummingbird Analytical Laboratory is to provide high quality, accurate and reliable analytical work and results that will foster research and monitoring in the agricultural, environmental and industrial sector.
Vision
The vision of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Belize Hummingbird Analytical Laboratory is to provide advanced analytical testing to meet the needs of institutional, national and international stakeholders through scholarly research and laboratory capacity.
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Laboratory Services Price List (2025)
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMA-TM | Total Mercury (Water) | Direct Mercury Analysis; EPA 7473 | $45.00 |
| HMA-TM | Total Mercury (Sediments/Soil) | Direct Mercury Analysis; EPA 7473 | $95.00 |
| HMA-TM | Total Mercury (Biota) | Direct Mercury Analysis; EPA 7474 | $95.00 |
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQ-PEST-OCH | Organochlorines (Water) | EPA Method: 3510C | $350 |
| SA-PEST-OCH | Organochlorines (Soil) | EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C | $425 |
| SED-PEST-OCH | Organochlorines (Sediment) | EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C | $425 |
| BIO-PEST-OCH | Organochlorines (Biota) | EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C | $425 |
| List of Analytes: | ||
|---|---|---|
| alpha-BHC | Endosulfan I (alpha) | Heptachlor Epox. Isomber-B |
| beta – BHC | 4,4′-DDE | Endosulfan Sulfate |
| y-BHC (Lindane) | Dieldrin | Methoxychlor |
| delta – BHC | Endrin | Endrin Ketone |
| Aldrin | Endosulfan II (Beta Isomer) | Endrin aldehyde |
| Heptachlor | 4,4′-DDD | 4,4′-DDT (POP) |
| γ-Chlordane | α-Chlordane | |
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQ-TPH | Phosphorus, Total | Molybdovanadate with Acid Persulfate Digestion Method (HACH) | $36.00 |
| WQ-BOD | Biochemical Oxygen Demand | Dilution Method (HACH) | $90.00 |
| WQ-RPH | Phosphates, Reactive (Orthophosphate) | Ascorbic Acid Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-CODLR | Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.) Low Range | USEPA Reactor Digestion Method (HACH) | $ 82.00 |
| WQ-CODHR | Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.) High Range | USEPA Reactor Digestion Method (HACH) | $ 82.00 |
| WQ-AMN | Ammonia, Nitrogen | Salicylate Method (HACH) | $ 31.00 |
| WQ-TCL | Total Chlorine | USEPA DPD Method (HACH) | $ 13.00 |
| WQ-FCL | Free Chlorine | USEPA DPD Method (HACH) | $ 13.00 |
| WQ-TMg | Magnesium, Total | Metal Phthalein, Colorimetric Method (HACH) | $ 36.00 |
| WQ-TSS | Total Suspended Solids | Photometric Method (HACH) | $ 21.00 |
| WQ-TFE | Iron, Total | USEPA FerroVer method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-TNLR | Nitrogen, Total – Low Range | Persulfate Digestion Method (HACH) | $ 36.00 |
| WQ-TNHR | Nitrogen, Total – High Range | Persulfate Digestion Method (HACH) | $ 36.00 |
| WQ-NLR | Nitrates – Low Range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-NMR | Nitrates – Mid Range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-NHR | Nitrates – High Range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-DO | Dissolved Oxygen | Handheld DO-Probe | $ 8.00 |
| WQ-Ca+Mg | Calcium + Magnesium | EDTA Titrimetric Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| WQ-MnLR | Manganese – Low Range | 1-(2-Pyridylazo)-2-Naphthol PAN Method (HACH) | $ 15.00 |
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQ-TMPR | Temperature | Handheld multi-meter probe | $8.00 |
| WQ-pH | pH | Mettler Toledo benchtop probe | $8.00 |
| WQ-TUR | Turbidity | Handheld multi-meter probe/colorimeter | $8.00 |
| WQ-SLTY | Salinity | Handheld multi-meter probe | $8.00 |
| WQ-CDTY | Conductivity | Metler-Toledo benchtop probe | $8.00 |
| WQ-TDS | Total Dissolved Solids | Handheld multi-meter probe | $8.00 |
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-SOC | Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) | Walkely-Black Colorimetric Method | $72.00 |
| SA-BD | Soil Bulk Density | $36.00 | |
| SA-pH | pH | Metler-Toledo benchtop probe | $22.00 |
| SA-CDTY | Conductivity | Metler-Toledo benchtop probe | $22.00 |
| SA-TEA | Total Exchangeable Acidity | NaOH Titration Method | $47.00 |
| SA-GYP | Gypsum Requirement | EDTA Titration Method | $58.00 |
| SA-POT | Potassium | Tetraphenylborate Method | $68.00 |
| SA-PHS | Phosphorus | Ascorbic Acid Method | $52.00 |
| SA-Ca+Mg | Calcium + Magnesium | EDTA Titration Method | $58.00 |
| SA-NO3N | Nitrate-Nitrogen | Cadmium Reduction Method | $42.00 |