Testing Turn Around Time
Learn how to use the data below to estimate when your sample will be done by following this Guide
Friday, February 6, 2026
Germination Unit is planting samples from: January 30 & February 2
Purity unit is working on regular purity samples from: February 4 & 5
Turnaround time for tz tests is approximately 2 - 3 business days
We follow the OSU Holiday Schedule
Numbers below represent Certified and Non-Certified samples (new + retests) that are in the PURITY testing process, and include samples/retests that arrived late in the day.
|
Date Sample or Re-test |
Number Samples Received |
**Estimated Completion Day |
|---|---|---|
| RUSH & SUPER RUSH | 7 | |
| February 4 | 14 | Today |
| February 5 | 23 | Today / Monday |
| Total | 37 | |
| *Estimated days to complete current total: | 4 | |
| **This is an estimate only. The actual turn-around time for a test will depend on multiple factors and can vary day-to-day. | ||
Number of samples completed by the Purity Unit on
February 5, including rushes: 30
*Includes weekends. If needed, contact the Lab for an estimated completion date of your test.
Samples and re-test requests that arrive after 4:00 pm are dated the following business day. Additional fees apply when requesting rush service, please contact the Lab for current rush availability and turnaround times.
Learn more about the Regular Speed of Seed Testing
Oldest Samples on File
| Grass | Grain | Garden | ISTA | Native | Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311932 | 321097 | 319863 | call | 315046 | 314027 |