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Cannabis Testing

California licensed compliance testing laboratory for cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, and infused products. We deliver state-mandated testing using validated ISO 17025 protocols with results in 3 business days.

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Testing Challenges

Key Analytical Challenges

Potency quantitation across diverse product matrices (flower, concentrates, edibles, beverages)
Pesticide screening at trace levels across 66 analytes
Microbial safety testing for immunocompromised consumers
Residual solvent detection in manufactured concentrates and extracts
Heavy metals accumulation from cultivation environments
Mycotoxin contamination from mold exposure during growth and storage
Regulatory Framework

Applicable Standards

CA BCC Regulations
ISO 17025
CA License C8-0000133-LIC
ISO 17025
3–5 Days
Digital COAs
Available Testing

Services for Cannabis

Potency Analysis

HPLC with Diode Array Detection for 11-cannabinoid quantitation across flower, concentrates, and infused products

Terpene Profiling

GC/MS with headspace sampling for identification and quantitation of 21 terpenes that define strain character and effects

Pesticide Screening

Dual GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS systems for comprehensive 66-pesticide panel screening at state-mandated action levels

Microbial Testing

qPCR molecular methods and culture-based plating for detection of harmful bacteria, yeast, and mold

Residual Solvents

GC/MS with headspace sampling for detection of butane, propane, ethanol, and other manufacturing solvents

Heavy Metals (ICP-MS)

Screening for lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium to meet California compliance standards

Water Activity & Moisture

Moisture balance and water activity analysis for shelf life optimization and microbial growth prevention

Mycotoxin Screening

LC/MS/MS detection of 5 mycotoxins produced by microorganisms that present risk to immunocompromised individuals

Foreign Matter Inspection

Microscopic examination for hair, mold, insects, cinders, sand, dirt, and other foreign material

Testing Packages

Standardized Panels

Flower Panel

3 business days
Cannabinoid Potency
Terpene Profile
Pesticides (66)
Microbial (qPCR + Plating)
Heavy Metals
Water Activity
Foreign Matter
Residual Solvents

Concentrates Panel

3 business days
Cannabinoid Potency
Terpene Profile
Pesticides (66)
Microbial (qPCR + Plating)
Heavy Metals
Residual Solvents
Foreign Matter

Edibles Panel

3 business days
Cannabinoid Potency
Pesticides (66)
Microbial (qPCR + Plating)
Heavy Metals
Residual Solvents
Water Activity
Foreign Matter
Why ILS Labs

Built for Cannabis Compliance Testing

California Licensed

State licensed testing laboratory (C8-0000133-LIC) operating under validated ISO 17025 protocols.

3-Day Turnaround

Results delivered within 3 business days from sample receipt. Rush service available for urgent releases.

Dual Mass Spec Systems

GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS platforms for comprehensive pesticide coverage and maximum sensitivity.

Full Compliance Panels

Pre-configured testing packages by product type (flower, concentrates, edibles, beverages) covering all state-mandated categories.

Contact Us

Contact Information

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Address

8222 Vickers Street, Ste #106, San Diego, CA 92111

Business Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Existing Clients

Submit an order and access your results through Confident Cannabis.

Go to Confident Cannabis
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Call (619) 750-6050

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