Sample preparation Cannabis and Hemp
Canna-Prep® SamplePrep Solutions for analysis of Cannabis & Hemp
For consumers and patients using Cannabis & Hemp products, it is crucial that the percentage of active substances is accurately determined and that they are protected from unsafe products. This means that Cannabis & Hemp must also be analyzed for all common contaminants, including pesticide residues, solvent residues and terpenes. With SPEX products, we specialize in sample preparation techniques and analytical standards for Cannabis & Hemp products. On this page you will find 3 different sample preparation devices that are suitable for grinding / pulverization / homogenization of Cannabis and Hemp. Below you will find information about analytical standards specifically developed for Cannabis & Hemp products.
The 3 units we recommend for sample preparation are listed below.
Freezer/Mill
The Freezer/Mills is a programmable cryogenic pulverizer that cools samples to cryogenic temperatures on a laboratory scale and then pulverizes them into fine powder. Applications:
- THC extraction
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Pesticide residue extraction
- Potential tests
- Terpene Profiling
- Pesticide research
- Residual Solvents
- Heavy Metals
Analytical Standards for Cannabis Testing
SPEX CertiPrep offers certified reference materials (CRMs) for all common contaminants in medicinal and recreational Cannabis, including pesticide residues, solvent residues and terpenes. All our CRMs are supported by our ISO Guide 34, ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certificates and accreditations, which guarantee that the product you buy is measured according to the highest industry standards available. To date, there are few rules and regulations governing the testing and quality control of medicinal and recreational Cannabis sources. To facilitate patient and consumer safety, these Cannabis Sources must undergo stringent quality controls to validate that they are free of unwanted contaminants left behind in the growing and/or extraction process. SPEX CertiPrep offers certified reference materials (CRMs) for all common contaminants found in medicinal and recreational Cannabis, including pesticide residues, solvent residues and terpenes. All CRMs are supported by our ISO 17034, ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 certificates and accreditations, which guarantee that the product you buy is measured according to the highest available industry standards. They continually update their product offering to meet changing regulations for testing cannabis.
DEA-controlled substances
SPEX CertiPrep offers standards to test for the most common cannabinoids and psychoactive substances in Cannabis. SPEX CertiPrep is registered by the U.S. Department of Justice as a manufacturer of controlled substances/controlled chemicals under registration #RS0489737.
Residual Solvents
The extraction process of Cannabis usually leaves residual solvents in the samples. Spex CertiPrep offers single and multi component standards for common residual solvents left behind in the Cannabis extraction process.
Heavy metals
Over the past decade, regulations regarding hazardous elements and heavy metals have increased in size and the limited element limits have been lowered. SPEX CertiPrep offers single and multi-element heavy metal standards, which help to ensure that your product is free of heavy metals.
Terpenes
Terpenes in a sample of Cannabis help to identify the strain and have an effect on medical effectiveness. SPEX CertiPrep offers a single component standard for common terpenes in Cannabis residues to facilitate strain identification for the analyst. Now we offer the 43 terpene compounds in one mix.
Pyrethroid standards
Pyrethroid standards are designed for use with methods OAR 333-008-1190 and HB 3460.
Chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chlorinated hydrocarbon standards are designed for use with methods OAR 333-008-1190 and HB 3460.
Carbamates
Carbamates standards are designed for use with methods OAR 333-008-1190 and HB 3460.
Organophosphates
Organophosphate Standards are designed for use with methods OAR 333-008-1190 and HB 3460.
More information
SPEX SamplePrep does not support or promote the use of its products or services in connection with the illegal use, cultivation, or trade in cannabis products. SPEX SamplePrep products are for government approved research or testing only.
Pesticide residues
SPEX CertiPrep offers single and multi component mixes to test for the most common pesticide residues used in marijuana culture, including OAR-333-008-1190, HB3460 and 49 CFR 180.
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