Many European countries have now legalised cannabis for medical use and some are also considering permitting recreational adult consumption. Numerous health benefits have been reported for cannabis, including the following: general pain reduction, anti-nausea, reduction of seizures and combating the effects of autism.
QC testing for cannabinoids is essential for the accurate labelling of cannabis products in both medical and recreational cannabis markets. Cannabis potency is normally determined by quantification of the major cannabinoids, including THCA, THC, CBD and CBN.
Accurate results from real-world sample extracts
An overlay of a flower sample with the standards supplied in the high-sensitivity method package
Three proven methods
High Throughput Method: when high sample throughput is paramount — 60 samples per 8 hr day. Quantitative for 10 cannabinoids (no THCV) in under 8 minutes. Developed in collaboration with commercial testing laboratories.
HPLC-017 — learn more in this application news about the High Throughput Method (PDF, 350KB)
High Sensitivity Method: when THCV is important, yet with good sample throughput — 48 samples per 8 hr day. Quantitative for 11 cannabinoids (including THCV) in under 10 minutes. The method provides the sharpest chromatographic peaks and best sensitivity.
HPLC-016 — learn more in this application news about the High Sensitivity Method (PDF, 350KB)
High Resolution Method: for baseline separation of 11+ components, including THCV. Minimum Resolution = 2.0. 16 samples per 8 hr day. This is the preferred method when performing research, adding additional compounds, or state regulations change.
HPLC-015 — learn more in this application news about the High Resolution Method (PDF, 350KB)
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