Maryland Medicinal Cannabis Testing
Atlantic Test Labs offers fast turn-around, extremely accurate results and the most competitive pricing available. You are working hard to grow and sell a high quality, consistent product, ATL will verify that your product meets state-mandated requirements for potency, purity and safety. Built on decades of work for the pharmaceutical industry, our lab exceeds state requirements.
We pride ourselves in being a true lab partner for cannabis grower and processor clients in Maryland.
We’ll pick up samples promptly, guarantee when results will be ready and customize reporting to meet your needs. When there are unexpected results, we work with clients to identify root causes and determine the right corrective actions. Regular clients receive this consulting support from our lab experts at no additional charge.
Cannabinoid and Terpenes are considered to be the physiological active constituents in cannabis, therefore, profiling these two components is typically essential. Select additional tests as needed or discuss with our representative to understand which tests are right for your products.
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Call Devona at 410-980-9833 or fill form below to schedule a samples pick up from ATL.
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Available Tests
Potency Analysis
We currently quantitate for 10 cannabinoids. Our current method for potency utilizes a solvent extraction with homogenization, followed by quantitation on an HPLC/UV chromatography system.
CBD – Cannabidiol
CBG – Cannabigerol
THCV – Tetrahydrocannabivarin
CBDA – Cannabidiolic Acid
CBGA – Cannabigerolic Acid
CBN – Cannabinol
Δ9-THC – delta 9 Tetrahydrocannibinol
THCVA – Tetrahydrocannabivarinic Acid
Δ8-THC – delta 8 Tetrahydrocannibinol
THCA-A – Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid
Terpene Analysis
Terpenes are the organic compounds that provide the flavor, scent and aroma of cannabis plants. They can enhance the cannabinoids and play an important role in the therapeutic effects that different strains offer.
a-Pinene
B-pinene
B-Myrcene
Limonene
Terpinolene
Ocimene
Linalool
B-Caryophyllene
Humulene
B-Eudesmol
Caryophyllene Oxide
Nerolidol
Moisture Content
Moisture content is the percentage of water in the sample. Typically, cannabis should fall between 6% and 15% moisture content. A higher moisture content puts the sample at risk for microbial contamination.
Foreign Matter Inspection
A foreign matter inspection will determine if there is anything in the cannabis sample that is non-usable. This includes large foreign particles, hair, insects, mold colonies, or any other foreign particles.
Microbial Screen (or Microbial Safety Testing)
The microbial screen uses RT-qPCR (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction) to quantify bacteria found in the sample. This assay tests for TYMC (total yeast and mold), TAMC (total aerobic microbial count), E. coli species and Salmonella species. We use RT-qPCR over traditional plating methods because we are able to detect and quantify more species present in the sample in a shorter amount of time.
Mycotoxin Screen
Mycotoxins are metabolic products of plant spoilage fungi that induce toxic responses when consumed. We test for the most relevant mycotoxins, aflatoxin and ochratoxin. Aflatoxin is produced by Aspergillus species and is a group 1 carcinogen, proven to cause cancer. We specifically test for aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2. Ochratoxin A is a toxin produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species. Ochratoxin is a group 2b carcinogen. Use of UPLC-MS/MS for highly sensitive mycotoxin detection and identification.
Water Activity
Water activity determines the susceptibility of cannabis to microbial contamination. Higher water activity means that the water in the sample is freely available for microorganisms to use.
Heavy Metal Screen:
Some elemental impurities have a high degree of toxicity and are of public health significance. Test will screen for heavy metal contaminants in medical cannabis.
Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium, Chromium, Barium, Silver, Selenium
Residual Solvent Test
Some producers of cannabis products use solvents to extract and/or concentrate the active ingredients of cannabis, a list of residual solvents are tested for based on common extraction and concentration techniques in the industry.
Heptanes
Hexanes
Butanes
Benzene
Toluene
Total Xylenes
(m,p-Xylene and o-Xylene)
Propane
Ethanol
Pesticide Residue Analysis
Tests for compounds named in the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia that are commonly used in cannabis cultivation. Use of UPLC-MS for highly sensitive pesticide detection and identification.
Acetamiprid
Abamectin
Aldicarb
Ancymidol
Azoxystrobin
Bifenazate
Bifenthrin
Boscalid
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Chlorantraniliprole
Chlorpyrifos
Clofentezine
Cyfluthrin
Daminozide (Alar)
DDVP (Dichlorvos)
Diazinon
Dimethoate
Ethephon
Etoxazole
Fenpyroximate
Fipronil
Flonicamid
Fludioxonil
Flurprimidol
Hexythiazol
Imazalil
Imidacloprid
Kresoxim-methyl
Malathion
Metalaxyl
Methiocarb
Methomyl
Myclobutanil
Naled
Oxamyl
Paclobutrazol
Permethrin (trans)
Permethrin (cis)
Phosmet
Piperonyl Butoxide
Propicanazole
Pyrethrins
Spinosad
Spiromesifen
Spirotetramat
Thiacloprid
Thiamethoxam
Trifloxystrobin
FAQ
Aren’t all test labs about the same?
Atlantic Test Labs grew out of the pharmaceutical industry and adheres the strict Maryland testing regulations.