Research, Testing, Analysis, and Education
Testing as required by the USDA
Identification of 11 major cannabinoids
Our lab is committed to ensuring that we use only the most sensitive and reliable tools and processes. We know each test has limitations.
Cannabinoid content is identified using the HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography), an instrument used to separate and identify individual cannabinoids in a sample. This is the most essential testing done for hemp and hemp-based products. APRC tests for 11 major cannabinoids: CBDV, CBDA, CBGA, CBG, CBD, THCV, CBN, Δ9-THC, Δ8-THC, CBC, and THCA-A.
The LC-MS (Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry) is used to test for pesticides in samples. The combination of liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry represents a powerful analytical tool for compound identification and quantification.
In most processes of Cannabis extraction, some percentage of solvents remain in the final product. GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) is used to detect and quantitate residual solvents, such as ethanol, benzene, or pentane.
There are two approaches to microbial testing: Agar Plate testing and PCR Microarray. Agar plate testing is the traditional method of detecting microbial content by using the streak method.
PCR Microarray is an extremely specific test for identifying microbes in a sample using DNA replication technology that tags specific microbial species. The PCR Pathogen DX method utilizes fluorescent tagging to identify these species present in a sample.
