Frequently Asked Questions  about meth testing

On-site sampling for a standard three-bedroom home takes 45–90 minutes, depending on access and size. Standard lab processing takes 48–72 hours, with reports typically delivered within 3–5 business days. Urgent 48-hour processing is available for an additional fee. For rush slots, call 021 0826 3826 to confirm availability.

The cost of methamphetamine testing services at MTS NZ Ltd varies depending on the size of the property, the materials inside the property and the type of testing required. To estimate the cost and how many samples are required, count the number of rooms in the property. Include kitchen, laundry, lounges, hallway, bedrooms, bathrooms, separate toilets, internal and external garages and any out-buildings (sleep-outs). Baseline Screening Assessment 11–20 samples (2 Composite Groups) – 4 to 5 bedroom home (Up to 20 areas) Normal (3-5 working days) – $320 + GST Urgent (2 working days) – $390 + GST 10 samples (1 Composite Group) – 1 to 3 bedroom home (Up to 10 areas) Normal (3-5 working days) – $250 + GST Urgent (2 working days) – $320 + GST Greater than 20 samples (Home with 6 or more bedrooms) – We will contact you to discuss. If there are separate dwellings on site such as a garage, sleep-out, or sheds that you would like to be sampled separately, please make a note of this in the booking registration and allow for an additional kit or kits when booking. Discrete Area by Area Sampling – Lab Composite Screening Assessment Pricing starts from $350 + GST.

MTS NZ Ltd primarily serves the greater Waikato region, including Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Morrinsville, Matamata, Paeroa, Te Aroha, Thames, Coromandel, Tokoroa, Putaruru, Te Kuiti and Otorohanga. We also consider requests from Auckland, the Bay of Plenty, Taupo, and Rotorua areas.

To schedule a methamphetamine test, you can contact us via phone on 021 0826 3826 or email office@mtsnzltd.com. Our team will assist you in setting up an appointment. Alternatively - you can complete the 'Book-a-Test' page on our website.

Composite sample testing combines up to 5 samples into one for analysis in the laboratory, providing a cost-effective overview of contamination. Individual sample testing analyses each sample separately, offering detailed contamination data for specific areas.