Quantitative Phytocannabinoid Testing
Phytocannabinoids
Scientific-name context: Cannabis sativa
Phytocannabinoids covers 16 analytes with individual quantitative results for most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products.
Standard analysis uses UHPLC-DAD. MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when ultra-low detection limits are needed.
Ordering reference: Test Code 101
Defined Coverage
One defined quantitative profile
The laboratory will confirm the matrix, reporting basis, sample requirements, timing, and price before testing begins.
16 analytes
Phytocannabinoids
One quantitative panel combining nine neutral phytocannabinoids and seven phytocannabinoid acids.
Request This ProfileQuantitative Coverage
Nine neutral compounds and seven acids
Every compound below is individually and quantitatively reported.
- 01Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)
- 02Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC)
- 03Cannabinol (CBN)
- 04Cannabidiol (CBD)
- 05Cannabichromene (CBC)
- 06Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
- 07Cannabigerol (CBG)
- 08Cannabicyclol (CBL)
- 09Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
- 10Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid A (THCA-A)
- 11Cannabinolic acid (CBNA)
- 12Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA)
- 13Cannabichromenic acid (CBCA)
- 14Cannabidivarinic acid (CBDVA)
- 15Cannabigerolic acid (CBGA)
- 16Tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCVA)
Profile Rationale
Why measure acidic and neutral cannabinoids together?
Cannabis plants primarily produce acidic cannabinoids. Heat, light, drying, storage, and processing can shift their balance toward neutral forms, so measuring both groups shows the composition present in the submitted material rather than collapsing related forms into one result.
The nine neutral compounds and seven acids support ingredient potency, process comparison, formulation work, and finished-product verification. The profile is a quantitative composition panel; any jurisdiction-specific total, limit, or compliance interpretation must be defined separately.
Method & Reporting
Quantitative results in the reporting basis you need
Standard analysis
The in-house validated method runs standard on UHPLC-DAD. Every analyte listed in the profile is quantitatively reported.
Optional sensitivity
MS or MS/MS analysis is available for an additional charge when a project requires ultra-low detection limits. Confirm feasibility and pricing before submission.
Reporting units
The default unit is w/w%. Results may also be reported as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
Matrices & Sample Quantity
Raw materials through finished products
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Matrix-specific preparation, feasibility, reporting basis, and accreditation needs are confirmed during intake. Call or email the laboratory before submitting less than 2 grams.
Mass-basis reporting
For samples under 2 grams, contact the laboratory before shipping so feasibility can be confirmed.
mg/mL reporting
Send at least 5 mL when results are requested on a volume basis.
mg/unit reporting
Send at least 5 individual units or servings when results are requested per unit.
Turnaround
Five business days standard
Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee. Call or email the laboratory for feasibility and the detailed expedite fee schedule.
Have a time-sensitive project?
Include the matrix, sample count, requested reporting units, and deadline so the laboratory can evaluate the fastest available schedule.
Quality Context
Validated in-house
The method is validated in-house. Cora Science is accredited in the field of testing to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation, Inc. (PJLA), Accreditation #116374.
Accreditation applies only to activities listed in the laboratory's current accreditation scope; not every service or matrix is necessarily within scope. State any project-specific accreditation requirement during quote review.
Review quality and accreditation informationMarket & Specification Context
State the market and any required calculation
Cannabinoid definitions, limits, and reporting conventions can vary by product and market. Share the destination and the exact reporting objective during intake.
Calculation convention
All 16 analytes are reported individually. If a market-specific calculation is required, identify the exact convention during quote review.
Product and jurisdiction
Include the product form, intended market, specification limits, and requested units so the reporting plan can be reviewed before submission.
Analytical scope
The quantitative profile does not by itself establish botanical identity or certify legal compliance. Cora Science does not provide legal advice.
FAQ
Planning a submission
What does Phytocannabinoids report?
Phytocannabinoids covers the 16 analytes listed on this page with quantitative reporting. Share any project-specific specification or reporting convention during quote review.
What matrices can be submitted?
Most raw materials, intermediate ingredients, and finished products are supported. Unusual formats, samples below two grams, and matrix-specific reporting or accreditation requests should be discussed with the laboratory before submission.
What reporting units are available?
The default is weight by weight percent (w/w%). Reporting may also be requested as mg/g, mg/mL, or mg/unit when the submission supports the requested basis.
How quickly are results available?
Standard turnaround is five business days. Expedited turnaround as fast as 12 hours may be available for an additional fee after the laboratory confirms feasibility.
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