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From the Lab: How We Test Marijuana

From The Lab: How We Test Marijuana

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“From The Lab: How We Test Marijuana”

Research and patient testimonials have been building marijuana’s incredible medical portfolio for some time now.  Taking the science of marijuana even further is The Werc Shop, a leading cannabis laboratory that utilizes cutting edge science to analyze medicine.

Marijuana.net is proud to present  “From The Lab: How We Test Marijuana”.  The video features Jeffrey C. Raber, Ph.D. and Sytze Elzinga, M.Sc. of The Werc Shop describing the methods they use in testing cannabis as well as many of the common misconceptions about cannabis and problems other laboratories often encounter.  One of the first issues they speak about is THCA (THC Acid).  Despite what some may believe, cannabis does not contain THC naturally.  Rather, it has THCA and upon heating the acid will be converted into THC.  THCA will not produce the psycho activity closely associated with THC though it may still yield medical benefits.

The video also highlights typical testing problems and limitations from other labs.  For instance, many dispensaries and laboratories are citing strains with THC levels as high as 35%.  Sytze points out why this is not possible.  In short, when THC acid is transformed into THC much of the weight is lost.  Some of the other laboratories are not taking this into consideration, and as a result their miscalculations (utilizing the original weight) can greatly inflate the actual THC levels.  As Sytze states, 35% THC would mean that over one third of the plant material would have to be resin.  Jeffrey then goes on to show us how THCA weighs more before being introduced to heat.  Once heated the carbon dioxide is eliminated and the lighter (in weight) THC is produced.

The video shows why The Werc Shop is a leader in the field of marijuana testing.  Viewers will quickly notice the sophistication of their testing methods, including the use of liquid chromatography to quantify different cannabinoids.  Check back with us for future productions from marijuana.net.

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