You are filling out a FSIC Laboratory Analysis Request form. After you fill out this form, you will be
be able to pay your invoice via Bluefin.
How to Submit Products for Analysis
A product sample must be sent to the Food Systems Innovation Center Laboratory to be tested.
Samples must be accompanied by a completed Laboratory Analysis Request Form below and
the appropriate test fees for the analysis you request.
Do not ship samples before consulting FSIC.
Costs
| Test |
Cost per sample |
| pH |
$10.00 |
| Water Activity |
$16.00 |
| Water Phase Salt |
$25.00 |
| % Moisture |
$12.50 |
| % Salt |
$12.50 |
Ship products to the following address:
Food Systems Innovation Center
University of Kentucky
ATTN: Lab Analysis
221 W.P. Garrigus Building
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Sample and Shipping Guidelines
- Products to be sold under refrigeration – DO NOT SHIP without making prior arrangements
for acceptance. Contact fsic@uky.edu to schedule testing
for your product.
- Refrigerated products must be shipped on dry ice and with the quickest possible transit
time. Schedule shipments so they arrive before Friday. Samples may also be dropped off
in person at the above lab address with accompanying paperwork.
- Submit a full-size sample (as packaged for sale) for analysis. Bulk processors may provide
a minimum of 100g sample for analysis. NOTE: Bulk 100g sample should be packaged in smaller
container in same conditions as for sale. Do not include extraneous materials (spoons,
paper towels, etc.) in sample container.
- Inadequate samples, visually adulterated samples, or those arriving at the lab without
the necessary documentation will not be accepted for analysis.
- Make checks payable to the University of Kentucky. Online payment option is available here.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final, you may contact UK FSIC with any questions.
