Regular hours of business: Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mineral water samples and Bacteria water samples WITH NO COLOR can be dropped off:
Monday to Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bacteria water samples WITH COLOR can be dropped off:
Monday to Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All other samples can be dropped off:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for same day processing.

Samples received after 3:30 p.m. will be logged into the system and processed the next business day.

SAMPLE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Analytical & Dairy Services
176 College Road, Harlow Institute (NSAC campus)
Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 2P3
Tel: 902-893-7444
Fax: 902-893-4193
Email: sparromm@gov.ns.ca

Pathology Services
65 River Road, Hancock Veterinary Building (NSAC campus)
Truro, Nova Scotia
Tel: 902 893-6540
Fax: 902 895-6684
Email: creelmmj@gov.ns.ca

Samples may also be dropped off at the following offices:
Antigonish - 190 Beech Hill Road, Antigonish, B2G 2L4 - Tel: 863-4705
Kentville - 32 Main Street, Kentville, B4N 1J5 - Tel: 679-6021
Sydney - 303-320 Esplanade Street, Sydney, B1P 7B9 - Tel: 563-2000
Cornwallis Park - 86 Atlantic Ave, Box 278 Cornwallis Park, B0S 1H0
- Tel: 902-638-2395 toll free 1-800-639-7030

MAILING INFORMATION:
Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Quality Evaluation Division
Laboratory Services
PO Box 550
Truro, NS   B2N 5E3

Laboratory Services can be contacted in advance to arrange for Friday or weekend analysis at an extra 150% of test price.

For questions or comments, please contact: Laboratory Services