Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is it important to test my cannabis products?

Just as you would want any and all of your medicines to be tested and approved as free of harmful elements, it is important that a qualified laboratory testing facility examine your cannabis products for quality and safety. You should insist on consumable products that are within reasonable guidelines and are proven not to cause harm.

What safety parameters does IRON Laboratories address?

Plenty of contaminants can occur in botanical products, including cannabis, both organic and chemical. Molds, mildews, yeasts and bacteria can be found growing in and on cannabis products and can be harmful, depending on their concentrations and your sensitivity to their effects. Insects and rodents may be present or may have left droppings or disease. Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and other agents used in the growth process can also pose health issues and difficulties. Solvents such as butane, acetone, ethanol, isopropanol and hexane have all been found in the production of cannabis concentrates such as oils, waxes and tinctures. IRON Laboratories tests for these solvents and othersn, ensuring that they have been properly eliminated from cannabis products before you use them.

How does IRON Laboratories determine the quality of cannabis products?

As cannabis is a complex plant with many elements that affect the human body, it is the presence of specific elements (THC, cannabinoids and terpenes), and their amounts and ratios to each other that can impact your health and well being. IRON Laboratories identifies the existence and amounts of all known elements in your plant, concentrate and edible products. We use modern microscopic and biologic analyses and report our findings to you in a timely fashion via email or via hard copy, if you prefer.

What cannabis products does IRON Laboratories test?

We test all forms of cannabis products:

• Plant
  • Flower
  • Leaf
• Concentrate
  • Oils
  • Waxes
  • Tinctures
  • Shatter
• Edibles
  • Foods
  • Drinks

How much cannabis product sample is required for testing?

Generally, we need at least a gram of product to perform a thorough test and provide optimal results.

If I test my products regularly, am I eligible for a volume discount?

Yes, IRON Laboratories offers a Recurring Membership program that provides a discount for product testing.

How do I get my products to IRON Laboratories for testing?

The federal government prohibits the delivery of cannabis through the mail, so product must be delivered directly to our facility. A courier system provides delivery services to some of our higher volume clients. You are welcome to check with us to see if a convenient drop-off point is available in your area.