Conditions for testing
Minimum sample amount, suitable container and estimated analysis time for the individual tests.
Sample amount, packaging and test duration
| Parameters | Minimum sample amount | Container | Estimated analysis time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannabinoids in extract, oil | 1 g | plastic or glass bottle | 2–3 working days |
| Cannabinoids in flower (cannabis) | 10 g | plastic or glass bottle | 2–3 working days |
| Cannabinoids in food, food supplements and cosmetics | 10 g | plastic or glass bottle | 2–3 working days |
| Metals | 5 g | plastic or glass bottle | 5–10 working days |
| Pesticides | 1 g | plastic or glass bottle | 2–3 working days |
| Microbiology | 10–20 g | original unopened bottle | 7–10 working days |
| Mycotoxins + ochratoxin A | 10–20 g | original unopened bottle | 7–10 working days |
| PAHs (benzo(a)pyrene) | 5 g | plastic or glass bottle | 2–5 working days |
| VOC residues | 10 g | glass bottle | 2–5 working days |
| Terpenes | 10 g | plastic or glass bottle | 4–7 working days |
| Nutritional values (energy, fat, sugar…) | 200 g | plastic or glass bottle | 8–12 working days |
Note: for microbiology, mycotoxins and ochratoxins an original, unopened bottle (sample) is required.
Sampling procedure for cannabis flowers
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1
Decide what to test
Before sampling, decide whether you want to collect only flowers from your harvest, or flowers with leaves and stems, which have screening values.
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Take a representative sample
Cut a few pieces from different places in your field – it is important that the samples are representative of the entire harvest volume.
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Homogenisation in the laboratory
After delivery we homogenise the sample according to your requirements (whole plant, flower, stem, etc.). The results then allow a reliable harvesting decision.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can call us or write us an e-mail – we will be happy to help and answer as soon as possible.