Direct-to-Consumer Lab Kit 📍 Berkeley, CA (Accepts Samples Nationwide)

SimpleLab (Tap Score Heavy Metals Soil Test)

Turnkey consumer product with prepaid return shipping and digital reporting dashboard. Premium pricing ($166 direct / $275 retail) for consumers desiring maximum convenience.

Testing Scope & Analytical Methods

Direct Laboratory Fee

$166.00 (Verified Lab Fee)

Method: Definitive EPA 6010/6020 (9 Heavy Metals Panel)

[ESTIMATE] Total Out-of-Pocket: ~$166.00 (includes verified $166.00 fee + estimated $0.00 USPS Ground Advantage postage; actual postage varies by distance)

Full Heavy Metals Panel Option

$166.00

Total Metals Panel (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Chromium, Mercury, Nickel, Selenium, Copper, Zinc)

Turnaround & Out-of-State Eligibility

  • Expected Turnaround: 7-10 business days
  • Out-of-State Consumers Accepted: Yes, accepts mail-in samples from any US state.
  • Direct Contact: (888) 346-9928

Step-by-Step Sample Packaging Checklist

  1. Intake Requirement: Complete turnkey kit with pre-labeled collection scoop, jars, and prepaid return courier box
  2. Use a clean stainless steel trowel to collect 5 to 10 sub-samples from your garden or play area at a depth of 2 to 6 inches.
  3. Thoroughly mix sub-samples in a clean plastic container and allow to air-dry indoors on paper towels for 12–24 hours (do not bake or heat).
  4. Place 1 cup of dry soil into a sturdy plastic zipper-seal freezer bag. Seal tightly and label clearly with your name and sample location.
  5. Download the official submission slip using the link on the right, fill out the client questionnaire, enclose payment (or online order confirmation), and ship via USPS Ground Advantage ($4.50–$6.00).

Official Submission

Download the verified laboratory intake questionnaire, mailing address label, and fee instructions directly from the official laboratory portal.

Download Official Submission Form → Visit Official Lab Website
Fee Provenance & Source:
Verified from SimpleLab direct store: $166.00 turnkey 9-heavy-metals soil panel with prepaid return courier box.
Last Verified: 2026-10-17
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Laboratory Contact:
SimpleLab (Tap Score Heavy Metals Soil Test)
Berkeley, CA
Phone: (888) 346-9928