Which cannabis products are tested by MA Analytics?
All including, but not limited to: Cannabis flowers, cannabis extracts, and cannabis-infused products such as capsules, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, salves, and topicals.
Which testing and screening services are offered by MA Analytics?
Visual inspection, moisture content analysis, microbiological screening (aerobic bacteria, yeast and mold, aspergillus, Salmonella and E coli), mycotoxin screening, potency, terpenoid profiling, residual solvent screening, heavy metals, pesticide screening, pH, water activity and homogeneity testing.
Does MA Analytics Labs screen for bacteria and other microorganisms?
Yes, including pathogenic Aspergillus, E. coli, and Salmonella typhimurium.
Does MA Analytics screen for cannabinoids?
Yes. We test for and quantify the 10 following cannabinoids:
- CBGA
- CBG
- D9THC
- D8THC
- THCV
- CBN
- CBDA
- CBD
- THCA
- CBC
Does MA Analytics screen for terpenoids?
Yes. 23 individual terpenoids are tested for and quantified:
- ALPHA pinene
- Camphene
- BETA Myrcene
- BETA Pinene
- DELTA-3-Carene
- ALPHA-Terpinene
- ALPHA-Ocimene
- Limonene
- P-Cymene
- BETA-Ocimene
- Eucalyptol
- GAMMA-Terpinene
- Terpinolene
- Linalool
- Isopulegol
- Geraniol
- BETA-Caryophyllene
- Humulene
- CIS-Nerolidol
- TRANS-Nerolidol
- Guaiol
- Caryophyllene Oxide
- ALPHA Bisabolol
Does MA Analytics screen for solvents?
Yes. Because solvents that are used to produce potent cannabis concentrates (e.g., butter, hash oil, shatter, wax) pose health risks to patients, we test for residual amounts of these common solvents:
- Butane
- Propane
- Heptane
Please contact us for details about solvent screening.
Does MA Analytics screen for pesticides?
Yes. Active ingredients in commonly-used insecticides, miticides and fungicides can pose health risks to consumers. They include compounds such as bifenazate (in Floramite® and other products), abamectin (in products such as Avid®), myclobutanil (in products such as Eagle® 20) as well as natural and synthetic pyrethrins. Please contact us for more information.
Does MA Analytics screen for heavy metals?
Yes. As required by the State of Nevada, we test for concentrations as low as one part per billion of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Who is allowed to submit cannabis samples to MA Analytics for testing?
Licensed dispensaries, cannabis growers, product producers, and those who are allowed by law may submit samples for testing. Please contact us to learn about the procedure for submitting samples.
How do I submit samples to MA Analytics for testing?
Local pickup is available in Clark County, Nevada. Contact MA Analytics to arrange for prompt service. To help ensure accurate test results, samples from different plants must be isolated from one another in individual containers. We recommended you use these:
- Flower: Static-free bags
- Concentrates: Sterile syringes or containers
- Edibles: Retail package, bag, vial or other securely sealed container. Butter and oil samples must weigh 2 grams.
How large a cannabis sample does MA AnalyticsLabs needs for testing?
Sample amounts vary by the number and types of tests we’re conducting, based on the following guide. Contact an MA Labs service rep for assistance.
| Service | Testing Includes | Interval | Sample Size |
| MA Analytics Comprehensive Quality Assurance Test for Usable Cannabis Includes MA Analytics Certification Seals |
Visual inspection Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Pesticide screen Mycotoxin screen Microbiological screen Heavy metal screen Moisture Analysis |
72 hrs | 12 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Non-Solvent Extracted Cannabis |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Microbial screen |
72 hrs | 7 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for CO2 Solvent Extracted Cannabis |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Microbial screen |
72 hrs | 3.5 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Solvent Extracted Cannabis Using n-butane, isobutene, propane, heptane, or other approved solvents or gases of 99% purity |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Residual solvent Microbial screen* *Only if using cannabis that failed an initial microbial test for flowers |
72 hrs | 3.5 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Ethanol Extracted Cannabis |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Microbial screen* *Only if using cannabis that failed an initial microbial test for flowers |
72 hrs | 3.5 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Glycerin or Propylene Glycol Extracted Cannabis |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Microbial screen* *Only if using cannabis that failed an initial microbial test for flowers |
72 hrs | 4 g |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Edible or Liquid Cannabis-Infused Product |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile Microbial screen* *Only if using cannabis that failed an initial microbial test for flowers |
72 hrs | 1 unit |
| MA Analytics Quality Assurance Test for Topical Cannabis-Infused Product |
Cannabinoid profile Terpenoid profile |
72 hrs | 1 unit |
Is an MA Analytics certified sample 100% safe for consumption?
Please note that our certification only applies to the contaminants we specifically test for. Other unsafe elements that we do not screen, such as allergens, might be present. As a result, we cannot assure 100% safety.
What are the safe and recommended dosages for medical cannabis?
MA Analytics only provides analytical testing and quality assurance screening. Be sure to discuss effective and safe dosages with your prescribing physician or qualified healthcare professional.