Laboratories
Chemical and Hop Laboratory
WSDA grades the state’s hop crop and provides other chemical analysis, including for investigations of alleged pesticide misuse, and samples of feed and fertilizer.
Metrology Laboratory
THE WSDA Weights and Measures Metrology Laboratory maintains the state reference and working standards and ensures mass and volumetric standards are properly calibrated.
Food Safety Laboratory
The WSDA Food Safety and Consumer Laboratories provides testing services that support the agency's mission to protect public health, Washington's food supply, the agriculture industry and the environment.
PLANT PATHOLOGY Laboratory
The WSDA Plant Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory tests for phytosanitary certification for domestic and international exports. The lab also provides diagnostic services for agricultural crops, nursery stock and other hosts.
Nematology Laboratory
The WSDA Nematology Lab in Prosser has state of the art facilities, as well as skillful and experienced staff able to provide testing for parasitic nematodes to species level for domestic and international export certification.