What We Do

Our Services

Our validated methods are certified by the state-mandated compliance standards. The state standards ensure reliable and scientifically sound results for every cannabis cultivator, manufacturer and distributor. We will work with you to deliver fast, efficient and scientifically sound results to help you deliver the highest quality cannabis to the market.

Cannabinoid Analysis

Cannabinoids are a diverse class of compounds known as the active ingredients in cannabis. Therapeutic Health Choice applies high-pressure liquid chromatography diode array detection (HPLC-DAD) for the analysis of 10 of the most prevalent cannabinoids including:

Delta(8)
Delta(9)- Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)
Delta(9)- Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Δ9-THCA)
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabidolic acid (CBDA)
Cannabidivarin (CBDV)
Cannabigerol (CBG)
Cannabigerol acid (CBGA)
Cannabichromene (CBC)
Cannabinol (CBN)

Our potency technique is validated to extract 100% of cannabinoids. THC uses an (AOAC 2018:11) Validated Method.

Microbial Screening

What we test

PCR –Utilizing the AOAC validated bioMerieux platform.

STEC
Aspergillus
Salmonella

Plating

Total Coliform
Total Yeast and Mold

THC’s Microbial Screening uses only compendial methods. THC has three dedicated microbial laboratory rooms to prevent cross contamination.

Heavy Metals Screening

Cannabis, just like any plant, can bioaccumulate heavy metals like mercury. These heavy metals can build up in the body and cause harmful effects. Therapeutic Health Choice’s uniquely automated sample preparation platform, along with an analysis by inductive coupled plasma – mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) ensures optimal recovery and detection.

What we test

Cadmium
Lead
Mercury
Arsenic
Nickel
Chromium
Copper (extracts and concentrates)

Additional Testing

What we test

Filth and Foreign Material

Microscopic analysis to ensure the absence of non-marijuana material. Marijuana is dissected and examined for material such as glass and metal fragments, mildews and molds, insects, and mammalian excrement.

Water Activity

Water activity measures the water of the product that is available for microbial growth. This assay ensures that the product will not be able to grow mold, mildew or bacteria.

Vitamin E Acetate

Vitamin E Acetate is a cheap thinning agent used to adjust the thickness of CBD or THC vape concentrates. According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vitamin E acetate is considered to be a threat consumer safety. Here at THC, we ensure that vape concentrates are free from vitamin E acetate. (UHPLC)

Chemical Residue Testing

The detection of chemical residues (insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators) is crucial to producing the safest products. Our state-of-the-art liquid chromatography – mass spectrometry GC-MS|MS analysis detects all 58 banned chemicals in the State of Michigan.

What we test

Banned Chemical Ingredients

Abamectin
Acephate
Acequinocyl
Acetamiprid
Aldicarb
Azoxystrobin
Bifenazate
Bifenthrin
Boscalid
Carbaryl
Carbofuran
Chlorantraniliprole
Chlorfenapyr
Chlorpyrifos
Clofentezine
Cyfluthrin
Cypermethrin
Daminozide
DDVP (Dichlorvos)
Diazinon
Dimethoate
Ethoprophos
Etofenprox
Etoxazole
Fenoxycarb
Fenpyroximate
Fipronil
Flonicamid
Fludioxonil
Hexythiazox
Imazalil
Imidacloprid
Kresoxim-methyl
Malathion
Metalaxyl
Methiocarb
Methomyl
Methyl parathion
MGK-264
Myclobutanil
Naled
Oxamyl
Paclobutrazol
Permethrins
Prallethrin
Phosmet
Propiconazole
Propoxur
Pyridaben
Pyrethrins
Spinosad
Spiromesifen
Spirotetramat
Spiroxamine
Tebuconazole
Thiacloprid
Thiamethoxam
Trifloxystrobin

Residual Solvents

Solvents are commonly used in production of cannabis concentrates and extracts. These solvents are typically removed in production but can present a danger to consumer’s health if too much is left in the final product. Therefore, residual solvent testing is necessary to ensure the product is safe for consumption. (GC/MS)

Terpene Profile

Terpenes are naturally occurring compounds that provide flavor and aroma. In conjunction with cannabinoids, they are believed to enhance both the physiological and cerebral effects felt by the user. The synergy between terpenes and cannabinoids, commonly known as the “entourage effect” is the reason terpene testing has become critical to both producers and consumers. For that reason, here at THC, we test for 37 different terpenes. (GC/MS direct injection)

What we test

Terpene List

a-Pinene
Camphene
Sabinene
β-Pinene
β-Myrcene
α-Phellandrene
(+)-δ-Carene
α-Terpinene
E-β-Ocimene
(+)-Limonene
Z-β-Ocimene
Eucalyptol
γ-Terpenene
Terpinolene
Sabinene Acetate
Linalool
(±)-Fenchone
(+)-Endo-Fenchyl Alcohol
Isopulegol
(±)-Camphor
Isoborneol
Menthol
(±)-Borneol
α-Terpineol
γ-Terpineol
Nerol
Geraniol
Pulegona
Geranyl Acetate
Farnesene
α-Cedrene
E-Caryophyllene
α-Humulene
Valencene
Z-Nerolidol
E-Nerolidol
(-)Guaiol
Carophyltene Oxide
Cedrol
(-)-α-Bisabolol

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903 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 459-2020