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Analytical Lab

Welcome to the Hummingbird Analytical Lab (HAL) at the University of Belize! Equipped with advanced instruments, the lab provides students with the tools they need to support their research.
Welcome to the Hummingbird Analytical Lab (HAL) at the University of Belize! Equipped with advanced instruments, the lab provides students with the tools they need to support their research.
Mission

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

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.

Services

At HAL, a wide range of specialized experiments can be conducted, offering advanced analytical testing to support research and innovation. These include:

Quantitative analysis of total mercury in water, soil and food samples using the Milestone Direct Mercury Analyzer (DMA-80 evo).

Quantitative analysis for nutrients in water and soil samples using HACH DR6000 Spectrophotometer.

Identification and quantification of pesticides (organochlorines and organophosphates) in water, soil and biota using the Agilent Gas Chromatography Instrument with ECD and FPD.

Detection and Analysis of microplastic, pharmaceuticals, forensic materials, and other essential materials using the LUMOS II Micro-FTIR.

Forms

Laboratory Services Price List

Direct Mercury Analysis
Pesticides Analysis, GC
Water Quality, Chemical Parameters
Water Quality, Physical Parameters
Soil Quality, Chemical Parameters
Soil Quality, Physical Parameters
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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

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 7473

$95.00

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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

WQ-PEST-OCH

Organochlorines (Water)
EPA Method: 3510C

$350.00

SA-PEST-OCH
Organochlorines (Soil)
EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C

$425.00

SED-PEST-OCH
Organochlorines (Sediment)
EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C

$425.00

BIO-PEST-OCH
Organochlorines (Biota)
EPA Methods: 3540C/3550C

$425.00

List of Analytes:
  • alpha-BHC
  • beta – BHC
  • y-BHC (Lindane)
  • delta – BHC
  • Aldrin
  • Heptachlor
  • γ-Chlordane
  • Endosulfan I (alpha)
  • 4,4′-DDE
  • Dieldrin
  • Endrin
  • Endosulfan II (Beta Isomer)
  • 4,4′-DDD
  • α-Chlordane
  • Heptachlor Epox. Isomber-B
  • Endosulfan Sulfate
  • Methoxychlor
  • Endrin Ketone
  • Endrin aldehyde
  • 4,4′-DDT (POP)
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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

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-Ca+Mg
Calcium + Magnesium

Calmagite Colorimetric Method (HACH)

$15.00

WQ-MnLR
Manganese – Low Range
1-(2-Pyridylazo)-2-Naphthol PAN Method (HACH)

$15.00

WQ-SUL

Sulfates

USEPA SulfaVer 4 Method (HACH)

$15.00

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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

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

WQ-DO
Dissolved Oxygen
Handheld DO-Probe

$8.00

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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

SA-SOC
Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)

Walkley-Black Colorimetric Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$72.00
SA-TEA
Total Exchangeable Acidity

NaOH Titration Method (HACH)

$47.00
SA-GYP
Gypsum Requirement

EDTA Titration Method (HACH)

$58.00
SA-Ca+Mg
Calcium + Magnesium

Calmagite Colorimetric Method (HACH)

$58.00
SA-POT
Potassium

Tetraphenylborate Method (HACH)

$68.00
SA-PHS

Reactive Phosphorus

Ascorbic Acid Method (HACH)

$52.00

SA-NO3N

Nitrate-Nitrogen

Cadmium Reduction Method (HACH)

$42.00

SA-ExNa

Exchangeable Sodium

EDTA Titration Method (HACH)

$58.00

SA-SOM

Soil Organic Matter

Loss on Ignition Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$26.00

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TEST CODE

TEST NAME

METHODOLOGY

PRICE PER SAMPLE (BZD)

SA-pH
pH

pH-H2O Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$22.00
SA-BD

Bulk Density

Cylinder Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$36.00
SA-CDTY

Electrical Conductivity

Soil/Water, 1:5 Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$22.00

SA-PSD

Particle Size Distribution/Soil Texture

Hydrometer Method

$14.50

SA-SMC

Soil Moisture Content

Gravimetric Method (FAO, GLOSOLAN)

$15.00

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