Microbiological CANNABIS Testing
Similar conditions for growth of cannabis are ideal for the germination of microorganisms and bacteria. If cannabis is not tested properly, it may contain contaminants that are harmful for human consumption. These contaminants can lead to serious illness and health complications. Whether a client wants to test cannabis by traditional plate count growth or by qPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology or by Ultra HPLC MS/MS, ACS provides accurate results of quality that the end user can depend on.
Pathogenic (MMTC Compliance Panel 1)
MATRIX: Flowers/Plants, Derivative Products and Edibles
INSTRUMENT: qPCR Technology, Microarray
ANALYTES: 7
MICROARRAY available for Edibles and Extracts. qPCR TECHNOLOGY available for Flowers and
Biomass (flower/mulch). If qPCR is positive then test for Microarray.
- Aspergillus Flavus
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus terreus
- Salmonella species
- Shiga toxin producing
- Escherichia coli
- Total Yeast and Mold
Pathogenic (MMTC Compliance Panel 2) Non-Oral Transmucosal Products
MATRIX: Derivative Products and Edibles
TOTAL ANALYTES: 10
INSTRUMENT: Microarray
Non-Oral Transmucosal Examples: nasal sprays, inhalers, suppositories
- Aspergillus Flavus
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus terreus
- Salmonella species
- Shiga toxin producing
- Escherichia coli
INSTRUMENT: qPCR Technology
• Staphylococcus Aureus*
INSTRUMENT: Petrifilm (Plating)
- Total Aerobic Microbial Count
- Bile Tolerant Gram Negative Bacteria
- Total Yeast and Mold
Pathogenic (Hemp Compliance Panel)
MATRIX: Flowers, Plants, Derivative Products and Edibles
ANALYTES: 7
MICROARRAY available for Edibles and Extracts. qPCR TECHNOLOGY available for Flowers and
Biomass (flower/mulch). If qPCR is positive then test for Microarray.
- Aspergillus Flavus
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus terreus
- Listeria Monocytogenes*
- Salmonella species
- Shiga toxin producing
- Escherichia coli
Microbiology (qPCR)
MATRIX: Flowers, Plants, Derivative Products and Edibles
INSTRUMENT: qPCR Technology
ANALYTES: 4
- Coliform
- Total Yeast and Mold
- Total Aerobic microbial count
- Total Enterobacteriaceae
Microbiology (Petrifilm/Plating)
MATRIX: Flowers, Plants, Derivative Products and Edibles
INSTRUMENT: PETRIFILM/PLATING
ANALYTES: 4
- E.Coli/Coliform
- Total Yeast and Mold
- Total Aerobic microbial count
- Total Enterobacteriaceae
Pathogenic (CO Compliance Panel)
MATRIX: Flowers, Plants, Derivative Products and Edibles
ANALYTES: 5
MICROARRAY available for Edibles and Extracts. qPCR TECHNOLOGY available for Flowers and
Biomass (flower/mulch). If qPCR is positive then test for Microarray.
- Shiga toxin producing
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella species
INSTRUMENT: PETRIFILM/PLATING
- E.Coli/Coliform
- Total Yeast and Mold
- Total Aerobic microbial count
