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Act Laboratories focuses on the quantification of major cannabinoids and terpenes. Today’s patients understand that the value and the efficacy of their cannabis medication depends upon much more than a THC value. Cannabinoids and terpenes may combine to produce effects within the human body, many of which are not yet widely understood. However, recent research has suggested that when terpenes interact with endocannabinoid receptors they may assist or hinder the effects of cannabinoids. The presence of these so-called entourage effects means that the value of a given medicinal product may be greater than the combination of its individual components. It is therefore critical to quantify all of these potentially helpful compounds in order to make valuable correlations between patient outcomes and medicinal cannabis and develop successful treatment plans.

Potency testing measures the strength and composition of finished products. Proper dosing is vital to any patient treatment plan. Therefore, test reliability, ensuring accuracy in product labeling and formulation, is a critical component of patient care.

Cannabinoid analysis is performed by HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) using a UV detector to identify and quantify potency content for 16 cannabinoids.

Act Laboratories can identify and quantitate 38 terpenes in the cannabis flower and concentrate products. Terpenes are identified and quantitated by Gas Chromatography.

Act Laboratories performs pesticide testing in accordance with the regulatory requirements of each state within which it is licensed. Mycotoxins are identified using Liquid Chromatograph. Chromatography, coupled with mass spectrographic detection, is the standard technique for pesticide analysis at all Act Laboratories locations. Platforms and methods were developed and tailored to the requirements of each state program in order to exceed specific minimum detection limits established for recognized hazards.

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi. Mycotoxins grow on food such as cereals, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and cannabis.

Heavy metals can be found in soil and water supply. Cannabis is prone to absorbing heavy metals, a.k.a. phytoremediation.
We detect and quantitate Nickel, Copper, Arsenic, Lead, Chromium, Mercury, and Cadmium. (Available metals testing availability varies depending on the regulatory requirements of the state.)
We can detect metals as low as 0.0375 parts per million in the sample.
Our method provides a robust and repeatable process that matches the proven and documented capabilities of the instrument.

Ensure optimal shelf life and package stability with a water activity test!
Water activity is a measurement of bioavailable water, which is water that is available outside of the cells of the sample. By ensuring that samples have a water activity (Aw) of less than 0.65, as recommended by the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Water activity above 0.65 can support microbial growth.

Act Laboratories performs qualitative and quantitative tests for Mold and Yeast, TVAB (Total viable aerobic bacteria), EB (Enterobacteriaceae), ECC (E. coli and coliforms), and Salmonella, samples are enumerated on selective 3M Petrifilm plates.
Incubation Time:
- 24 hour: Total Viable Aerobic and Enterobacteriaceae
- 48 hour: Salmonella, E. coli and Coliforms, Total Yeast and Mold

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ACT Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities for qualified candidates. If interested in joining our team, please send your resume to [email protected].

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Top Technology.

We utilize the latest technology from Shimadzu and Agilent.

Our laboratories are equipped with instrumentation that may include HS-GC FID system, HPLC, GC triple quad mass spec, LC triple quad mass spec, ICP-MS, HS-GC single quad, and PCR.

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