Services
Trichome Analytical works directly with cultivators, processors and retailers as a trusted, objective and science-based partner. And as an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory facility, we have the independently verified tools, methodologies and expertise to accurately test cannabis for potency, heavy metals, pesticides and solvents, among other services. Each service is available as a discrete offering or as part of larger testing and compliance panels.
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CANNABINOID POTENCY
Our High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipment ensures accurate testing results for 15 major cannabinoids: CBC, CBCA, CBD, CBDA, CBDV, CBDVA, CBG, CBGA, CBL, CBN, Δ8THC, Δ9THC, THCA, THCV and THCVA.
TERPENE PROFILING
Our Headspace-Gas Chromatography (HS-GC) methodology measures 36 unique terpenes, which interact in the body synergistically with cannabinoids via the entourage effect.
PESTICIDE TESTING
We run a full panel of tests tailored to comply with industry standards for regulated pesticide testing to ensure consumer safety.
MYCOTOXIN ANALYSIS
With advanced screening equipment and methodologies, our testing targets these compounds produced by fungi, which are extremely toxic. We detect the presence of Ochratoxin A, aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 at parts per billion concentrations with LCMS.
HEAVY METALS
Cannabis has an unusually high tendency to uptake heavy metals from its surrounding environment. We test for heavy and essential metals using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). We test for antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium and zinc.
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS
We test extracted cannabis oil and infused products for residual hydrocarbon solvents and associated impurities by employing Headspace Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (HS-GC-MS).
MICROBIAL SCREENING
Cannabis can be contaminated with pathogenic microbes such as Aspergillus, STEC, yeasts and molds. Our panel provides presence / absence information for salmonella, STEC and aspergillus, and we measure total yeast and mold colony-forming units (CFU).
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
We offer moisture content, water activity, foreign materials screening and other product analyses and tests.
Panels
Our panels offer critical insights and analyses for plant material, extracts and infused products. These more robust, inclusive testing protocols help cultivators and processors gain a more holistic understanding of their product.
Profile Panel
Tests for cannabinoid potency and terpene profiles in plant, extract and infused products. The assays cover 15 major cannabinoids and more than 30 terpenes.
Full Panel
This is our most robust testing offering, featuring Safety Panels I and II, as well as our full profile panel.
Full panels are available for plant, extract and infused products.
Safety Panel I
Tests for heavy and essential metals, moisture content and foreign materials in plant material.
Tests for metals, foreign materials and residual solvents in extract and liquid-state infused products.
Tests for metals, water activity, foreign materials and residual solvents in solid-state infused products.
Safety Panel II
Tests for mycotoxins, pesticides and microbial contamination in plant, extract and infused products.