GC-FID

GC-FID (Gas Chromatograph – Flame Ionization Detector): It works by injecting a sample into a column (tube) which is then heated in an oven. The evolution from the stationary phase (solid or liquid) to the mobile phase (gas) is measured as it moves through the column and through the flame ionization detector. This technique measures for the amounts of each compound found in the sample, and our software delivers the results as peaks on a graph as they are reflected at varying temperatures over time. The area under the curve is measured and compared to the calibration, resulting in accurately quantified testing.

HPLC

HPLC (High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph): The HPLC operates at lower temperatures, allowing for greater control over variables involved with separation and quantification of numerous chemical compounds. One compound we can isolate is THC-A, which can only be detected in the cooler temperatures of the HPLC. The results of THC-A measurement are important because they can tell us how well an edible or topical product is decarboxylated, or chemically transformed into its psychoactive state.

GC-MS

GC-MS (Gas Chromatagraph – Mass Spectrometer): A GC-MS works much like the GC-FID, but uses a mass spec detector instead of a flame ionization detector. The mass spec separates compounds by molecular weight to further increase our cannabinoid testing accuracy. This highly complex equipment reveals the full terpenoid profile of any cannabis flower sample and further increases our pesticide testing capabilities.