Sample Identification Information

Things to remember when identifying your samples:

  • A sample submission form should be included with the box of samples and be emailed to seedlab@iastate.edu with Incoming Samples in subject line.
  • Make sure all bags are labeled according to the submission form. The submission form is the final say during the entry process, not the sample bag.
  • Clearly identify duplicate bags of samples that should be tested as one sample. Label them Bag 1 of 2 and Bag 2 of 2. This ensures that the sample is entered as 1 and not two separate samples.
  • If sending in two identical samples to each be tested, label the samples with an identifier to clearly show they are to be run as separate samples.

Quality Lab – Germ Testing Policy Change – Effective October 1st 

A quick reminder regarding the upcoming policy change for our Quality Lab:

Per AOSA rules, an official germination test requires 400 seeds. Quite often, the lab receives less than the required 400 seeds and Customer Care then reaches out to customers for additional seed. This is a very time-consuming process and slows down the efficiency of the lab and timeliness of reports distributed to customers. As of October 1, a new policy on germ testing will go into effect.

  • 400 seeds must be received to have an official germ result reported.
  • When less than 400 seeds are received, testing will continue with an unofficial result reported.
  • If you receive an unofficial report and desire an official report, a new sample of 400 plus seeds must be sent to the lab. Additional test charges will be incurred.

We recommend that customers send 800 or more seeds whenever possible for germination testing. This allows for extra seed if a retest is needed. A retest to determine sample viability is done at no charge if the lab deems it necessary per AOSA rules.

WebLocker Name Change to myCySeed

On Tuesday, September 24th, the WebLocker site will be unavailable from 3pm – 7pm CST. We will be making a few updates to the site that will be beneficial to our customers during the upcoming fall season. A mass email will be sent tomorrow before the site goes down to remind everyone and then again when the site is back up. The latter email will contain the new link to the myCySeed site. Feel free to reach out to the Customer Care staff at seedlab@iastate.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Customer Care Hours

The hours for the Customer Care office are 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Lunch break is from 12:00pm to 12:30pm.

Email: seedlab@iastate.edu Phone: 515-294-6826