In compliance with the most stringent testing practices, Apollo Labs offers the following testing services.
Microbial Contaminants
Similar conditions for growth of cannabis are ideal for the germination of microorganisms and bacteria. If cannabis is not tested properly, it may contain contaminants that are harmful for human consumption.
Microbial Contaminants
Heavy Metals
Heavy metals are classified as metals with high densities, atomic weights or atomic numbers. Heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead pose as health risks if found in significant levels in health or food products.
Heavy Metals
Residual Solvents
Residual solvents are organic volatile chemicals that are used or produced in the manufacture of drug substances or excipients, or in the preparation of drug products, and are not removed in process.
Residual Solvents
Pesticides, Fungicides, Growth Regulators
Pesticides are chemical compounds that are used to kill pests, including insects, rodents, fungi and unwanted plants/weeds.
Pesticides, Fungicides, Growth Regulators
Potency
Accurate determination of cannabinoid concentrations in cannabis samples is one of the important components of cannabis testing.
Potency
Terpenes
Terpenes are a large group of organic compounds, produced in a variety of plants – including cannabis.
Terpenes
Herbicides
Herbicides are used to kill weeds and regulate plant growth. The presence of herbicides can be very harmful to human health. Regardless of how carefully you spray your crop, you can only be sure that your cannabis product is safe by testing with an accredited laboratory.
Herbicides
Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites which are secreted by fungi. They are often found on cannabis plants, released by fungi residing on the plant.