Marijuana Services
Our Marijuana Services are affordable assays for the cannabinoid industry for compliance monitoring and potency determinations. Serving this continuously evolving industry, CDI offers a large variety of analytical solutions for the medical and recreational clientele. Please view our list of routine analyses below tailored for regulatory compliance and label claim. For researchers who require a more advanced analytical approach, please visit our Research Services to see if there is a service that we can offer to help in your investigations.
General Services
Cannabinoid Analysis [RC-BSP-POT]
This assay is used to measure the composition of cannabinoids (potency) in tissue, concentrates, or edible/infused products using ultra-performance liquid chromatography combined with unit resolution tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-tMS). Please contact CDI to inquire about a list of cannabinoids that may be required for your project.
Moisture Content [RC-BSP-MOS]
This is a gravimetric assay used to calculate the total moisture content in a client's sample. This can be used to calculate determinants on a "dry-weight " basis.
Heavy Metal (Element) Analysis [RC-ICP-ELE]
This assay is for determination of heavy metals in tissue, concentrates, or edible/infused products utilizing inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This method allows for sub part per billion limits of quantitation.
Terpene Analysis [RC-LTM-TER]
This analysis is used to determine relevant terpenes in cannabis products utilizing ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-tMS) or high resolution mass spectrometry depending on the limit of quantitation required for your project. Our standard profile includes linalool, myrcene, terpinolene, limonene, alpha-pinene, humulene, and beta-caryophyllene. The terpenes listed above are only a few of the terpene determinations available. Please contact CDI to inquire about an alternate list that may be required for your project.
Illinois (Title 8 Section 1300.710)
The following assays are provided to meet the compliance regulations in the state of Illinois. However, this assay can be used for other research purposes and thus can be amended to provide more additional information, e.g. an expanded analyte lists. If you do not see a service here that addresses your research needs, please visit our Research Services or contact CDI to inquire.
Mycotoxin Screen [RC-BSP-MTX]
This assay is a screen for the detection of mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2, and ochratoxin A) in tissue, concentrates, or edible/infused products utilizing an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. If a positive result is obtained, the mycotoxin may be confirmed by mass spectrometry ([RC-LTM-MTX]).
Mycotoxin Analysis [RC-LTM-MTX]
This assay is a screen for the determination of mycotoxins (aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2, and ochratoxin A) in tissue, concentrates, or edible/infused products using ultra-performance liquid chromatography combined with unit resolution tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-tMS). These five mycotoxins listed above are only a few of the mycotoxin determinations available. Please contact CDI to inquire about an alternate list that may be required for your project.
Microbiological Contaminant Analysis [RC-BSP-MBC]
These selective broth and plating assays conform to the FDA's Bacteriological Manual (BAM) and screen for the following microbial organisms: total viable aerobic bacteria, total yeasts and mold, total coliforms, bile-tolerant gram (-) bacteria, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella sp. The results are reported as CFU/g and must meet the current IDOA standards.
Pesticide Analysis [RC-LTM-PST]
This analysis is dependent on the pesticide(s) of interest and will vary from client to client. CDI utilizes ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry or high resolution mass spectrometry depending on the limit of quantitation required as per subpart C of USEPA's regulations for Tolerances and Exemptions for Pesticide Chemical Residues in Food (40 CFR 180 (2041)).
Residual Solvent Analysis [RC-GAD-RES]
This analysis is dependent on the solvent(s) of interest and will vary from client to client. CDI utilizes gas chromatography coupled to a flame ionization detector to screen for the presence of any solvents used in the manufacturing process.