Preparing your sample for submission
Step 1
Step 1: Sample Preparation
Flower
- Provide a minimum of 2 grams of bud material.
Concentrates & Isolates
(Rosin, wax, shatter, budder, RSO, FECO, etc.)
- Provide a minimum of 0.5 grams.
Tinctures
- Provide a minimum of 3 mL for alcohol based or 3 grams for glycerin based.
Edibles
- Please contact us directly for size requirements. Be sure to include the following with your sample:
- Cannabinoid mg per serving
- Serving size
- Total number of servings per package
Things to Consider
- Flower: Ensure that the flower sample you provide is representative of the entire plant or strain. The plant is not homogenous, and potency value varies between bud sites.
- For Maximum Potency Testing: Submit top colas or larger, denser buds, which typically hold the highest cannabinoid content.
- For Best Representation: We recommend selecting random buds from different parts of the plant(s) to ensure a more accurate profile of your sample.
STEP 2
Complete Chain of Custody Form
- Download, print, and fill out the form to include with your shipment
- OR submit the form online for a more secure and discreet process
Online Form
Download and Print form
COC Form (pdf)
DownloadSTEP 3(skip step if your dropping off)
Mail Your Samples
To ensure the safe and accurate arrival of your samples, please follow these packaging guidelines:
Primary Container
- Use a reinforced container for flower samples to maintain the structure and integrity of the buds, especially if you would like photographs included in the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
- Odor-proof bags or lightly vacuum-sealed bags are recommended. Note: If vacuum sealing without a hard container, take care, as trichomes may adhere to the surface, potentially impacting test results.
- For concentrates or tinctures in glass containers, secure lids with tape to prevent leakage during transit.
- Ensure all containers are properly labeled and clearly identify the contents.
Secondary Container
- A box is recommended to provide extra protection during shipping; however, a padded envelope is sufficient if properly sealed.
- (Skip this step if using the online form)Include the completed Chain of Custody (COC) form inside the package along with your samples.
- Ensure that all samples are properly labeled and that the package is secure to avoid damage during transit.
Payment Information
- Upon receiving your online COC form or your sample at our laboratory, we will send you an invoice for the testing services.
- Payment instructions and details will be provided with the invoice.
- Please note that test results will not be processed or released until payment has been received and processed
Currently under calibration
From March 17-26, our services will be temporarily down. In order to maintain a quality service, we will be performing our annual calibration and should be back in full operation by March 26th.