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LOD vs LOQ: Why Detection Doesn’t Always Mean Reliable Quantification

In cannabis testing, detecting a compound and accurately measuring how much of it is present are two different things. A laboratory may be able to detect an analyte at a low concentration without being able to quantify it reliably at that same level.  Understanding the difference between the limit of detection (LOD) and the limit […]

Same Cannabinoid, Different Product: Why Matrix Effects Matter in Cannabis Testing

Testing for the same cannabinoid across different products isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. THC in dried flower, for example, presents different testing challenges than THC in an edible or topical. Each product has its own composition, and those differences can affect how a sample is prepared, how the cannabinoid is measured, and how […]