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.
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.
Equipment Available
Laboratory Services Price List (2024)
| 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 |
| GENERAL TEST CODE | ANALYTES INCLUDED | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEST-OCH | alpha-BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | beta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | y-BHC (Lindane) | ||
| PEST-OCH | delta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | Aldrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | γ-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | α-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan I (alpha) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDE | ||
| PEST-OCH | Dieldrin | Soxhlet Extraction Low and High Range GC-ECD organochlorine Soil/Sediment/Biota | $425.00 |
| PEST-OCH | Endrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan II (Beta Isomer) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDD | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin aldehyde | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDT (POP) | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor Epox. Isomber-B | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan Sulfate | ||
| PEST-OCH | Methoxychlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin Ketone |
| PEST-OCH | alpha-BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | beta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | y-BHC (Lindane) | ||
| PEST-OCH | delta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | Aldrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | γ-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | α-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan I (alpha) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDE | ||
| PEST-OCH | Dieldrin | Ultrasonic Extraction High Range GC-ECD organochlorine Soil/Sediment/Biota | $425.00 |
| PEST-OCHPEST-OCH | Endrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan II (Beta Isomer) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDD | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin aldehyde | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDT (POP) | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor Epox. Isomber-B | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan Sulfate | ||
| PEST-OCH | Methoxychlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin Ketone |
| PEST-OCH | alpha-BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | beta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | y-BHC (Lindane) | ||
| PEST-OCH | delta – BHC | ||
| PEST-OCH | Aldrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | γ-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | α-Chlordane | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan I (alpha) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDE | ||
| PEST-OCH | Dieldrin | Liquid- liquid Extraction Low and High Range GC-ECD organochlorine (Water) | $350.00 |
| PEST-OCH | Endrin | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan II (Beta Isomer) | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDD | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin aldehyde | ||
| PEST-OCH | 4,4′-DDT (POP) | ||
| PEST-OCH | Heptachlor Epox. Isomber-B | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endosulfan Sulfate | ||
| PEST-OCH | Methoxychlor | ||
| PEST-OCH | Endrin Ketone |
| TEST CODE | TEST NAME | METHODOLOGY | PRICE PER SAMPLE BZE DOLLARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WQ-TNLR | Total nitrogen, low Range | Persulfate Digestion Method (HACH) | $36.00 |
| WQ-TNHR | Total nitrogen, high Range | Persulfate Digestion Method (HACH) | $36.00 |
| WQ-COD | Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.) | USEPA Reactor Digestion Method (HACH) | $82.00 |
| WQ-NLR | Nitrate, low range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $15.00 |
| WQ-NMR | Nitrate, medium range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $15.00 |
| WQ-NHR | Nitrate, high range | Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH) | $15.00 |
| WQ-RPH | Phosphates, Reactive, (Orthophosphate) | Amino Acid Method | $15.00 |
| WQ-AMN | Ammonia, Nitrogen | Salicylate Method | |
| WQ-SUL | Sulfates | USEPA SulfaVer 4 Method (HACH) | $15.00 |
| WQ-TCL | Total Chlorine | Colorimeter test (HACH) | $13.00 |
| WQ-FCL | Free Chlorine | Colorimeter test (HACH) | $13.00 |
| WQ-TMg | Magnesium, Total | Metal Phthalein, Colorimetric Method | $36.00 |
| WQ-MnLR | Manganese, LR | PAN method – HACH | $15.00 |
| WQ-TSS | Total Suspended Solids | Photometric Method 5 to 750 mg/L TSS | $21.00 |
| WQ-Ca+Mg | Calcium+Magnesium | EDTA Titration Method (HACH) | $15.00 |
| WQ-DO | Dissolved Oxygen | Dissolved Oxygen Meter probe | $8.00 |
| 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-TFE | Iron, Total | USEPA FerroVer method | $15.00 |
| 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 |
SERVICES OFFERED
Presently, the Regional Language Centre (RLC) offers the following services:
- Certificate in English as a Second Language (CESL)
- Certificate of Mandarin as a Foreign Language (CMFL)
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