Diagnostic Clinic

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County provides a range of diagnostic services to help identify plants, insects, pests, and diseases affecting ornamentals, trees and shrubs, vegetable gardens, and lawns. 

Each test result comes with a management plan to help remedy the problem. Diagnosis takes place in the laboratory of the Monroe County office. Additional testing is available through outside laboratories.

Getting a Test Done:

Please read the requirements on each sample type webpage before submitting samples to the office. 

All plant samples and insect samples are $20.00 for cash or check / $21.00 for credit card.

Soil samples are $15.00 for cash or check / $16.00 for credit card.

Looking for a sample submission form? We have them available at our office for you to fill out when you drop off your sample(s). 

Last updated June 16, 2026