Cannabis Testing Services

Our potency analysis examines 11 different cannabinoids found in various amounts within flower, concentrates, and infused products. After a representative sample is homogenized and its cannabinoids are selectively extracted, an HPLC equipped with a Diode Array Detector is used to analyze the absolute concentration of cannabinoids.

An analysis of the terpenes within cannabis products can help identify the potential effects of a particular strain or product. Our analysis detects and quantifies 21 different terpenes known to modulate the effects of cannabis, utilizing a GC/MS coupled with a headspace sampling unit.

Given the extreme risk pesticides present to immunocompromised individuals and the general population, it is critical to ensure no pesticides are present above recommended levels. Our analysis detects and quantifies 66 pesticides using both GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS following homogenization and extraction of a representative sample. Additional pesticides can be analyzed per customer request.

Ensuring cannabis and cannabis products are safe for consumption requires thorough microbial analysis. We offer comprehensive microbial testing using validated qPCR and plating methodologies to detect harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold that may compromise product safety.

Solvents such as butane, isopropyl alcohol, propane, and ethanol are often used during the manufacturing of cannabis concentrates and infused products. While required for production, residual amounts present a health risk to consumers. Our analysis examines extracts and infused products using a GC/MS equipped with a headspace sampler to quantify the most common and restricted solvents.

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium can accumulate in cannabis plants from soil and water sources. These metals pose serious health risks including neurotoxicity and organ damage. Our heavy metals screening ensures products meet California safety standards before reaching consumers.

Microbial growth requires moisture to thrive, so ensuring cannabis products maintain proper moisture levels is essential for safety and shelf life. We offer both moisture content analysis using a moisture balance and water activity analysis to determine water in the vapor phase. Combined, these data give producers and consumers valuable information about the potential for microbial growth.

Mycotoxins are neurotoxic compounds produced by microorganisms that present an extreme danger for individuals with compromised immune systems. Contamination can occur at various stages of a product's life cycle and persist through packaging and resale. Our analysis utilizes LC/MS/MS to detect and quantify 5 common mycotoxins.

Unwanted and unintended material can make its way into cannabis products during cultivation, curing, manufacturing, storage, transport, and retail. We examine representative samples for hair, mold, insects, cinders, sand, dirt, soil, and other foreign material using microscopic inspection.