From the initial planning to a final report, our goal is to support your organizational, brand, and strategic goals with data. Our testing capacity, instrument redundancy, quality program, and customer service ensure that we can meet your R&D and in-process QA/QC requirements as well as compliance needs.
The SC Labs difference
Integrated Technology Platform
Our proprietary Client Service Portal (CSP) is packed full of features to make your life easy.
Results Delivered Quickly
Same-day scheduling, 3-day standard turnaround, as well as 1- and 2-day rush options on most tests.
Expansive Sampler & Courier Network
From San Diego to the Emerald Triangle, expertly trained samplers can come to you on your schedule.
Technical Service & Support
Proactive data review, remediation strategy review, and root cause analysis on all failing results.
Compliance Testing
SC Labs test panels meet the requirements for cannabis or cannabis products as required by California’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), which includes a laboratory-performed sampling of a cannabis batch to ensure a representative sample is obtained. Our laboratory staff member seals the batch and transports the sample back to the lab where the required tests are performed.
| Product Type | Potency | Pesticides | Mycotoxins | Residual Solvents | Heavy Metals | Microbials | Foreign Material | Water Activity | Moisture Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Inhalables (solid) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Non-Inhalables (liquid) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Flower/Trim | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Concentrate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Pre-roll | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Harvest Batch Sizes
A harvest batch includes flowers (packaged and unpackaged), trim, leaf material, and kief.
- Our lab requires a minimum of 16 g of plant material: 14 g to perform all necessary tests and 2 g reserved for potential retesting.
- Sampler must collect the minimum number of increments.
- Unpacked harvest batches should be sampled from bulk container for efficiency.
Sample Size = 0.0035 X Batch Size
Batch Maximum Size = 50 lbs
| Batch Size (lbs) | Batch Size (g) | Increment (per sample) | Min Sample Size (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 10 | < 4,536 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | 4,536 | 8 | 17 |
| 11 | 4,989.6 | 16 | 19 |
| 12 | 5,433.2 | 16 | 21 |
| 13 | 5,896.8 | 16 | 23 |
| 14 | 6,350.4 | 16 | 24 |
| 15 | 6,804 | 16 | 25 |
| 16 | 7,257.6 | 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 7,711.2 | 16 | 29 |
| 18 | 8,164.8 | 16 | 30 |
| 19 | 8,618.4 | 16 | 32 |
| 20 | 9,072 | 16 | 33 |
| 21 | 9,525.6 | 23 | 35 |
| 22 | 9,979.2 | 23 | 36 |
| 23 | 10,432.8 | 23 | 38 |
| Batch Size (lbs) | Batch Size (g) | Increment (per sample) | Min Sample Size (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 10,866.4 | 23 | 40 |
| 25 | 11,340 | 23 | 41 |
| 26 | 11,793.6 | 23 | 43 |
| 27 | 12,247.2 | 23 | 44 |
| 28 | 12,700.8 | 23 | 46 |
| 29 | 13,154.4 | 23 | 48 |
| 30 | 13,608 | 23 | 49 |
| 31 | 14,061.6 | 29 | 51 |
| 32 | 14,515.2 | 29 | 52 |
| 33 | 14,968.8 | 29 | 54 |
| 34 | 15,422.4 | 29 | 56 |
| 35 | 15,876 | 29 | 57 |
| 36 | 16,329.6 | 29 | 59 |
| 37 | 16,783.2 | 29 | 60 |
| 38 | 17,236.8 | 29 | 62 |
| 39 | 17,690.4 | 29 | 64 |
| 40 | 18,144 | 29 | 65 |
| 41 | 18,597.6 | 34 | 67 |
| 42 | 19,051.2 | 34 | 68 |
| 43 | 19,504.8 | 34 | 70 |
| 44 | 19,958.4 | 34 | 71 |
| 45 | 20,412 | 34 | 73 |
| 46 | 20,865.6 | 34 | 75 |
| 47 | 21,319.2 | 34 | 76 |
| 48 | 21,772.8 | 34 | 78 |
| 49 | 22,226.4 | 34 | 79 |
| 50 | 22,700 | 34 | 82 |
Harvest Batch Sizes
A harvest batch includes flowers (packaged and unpackaged), trim, leaf material, and kief.
- Our lab requires a minimum of 16 g of plant material: 14 g to perform all necessary tests and 2 g reserved for potential retesting.
- Sampler must collect the minimum number of increments.
- Unpacked harvest batches should be sampled from bulk container for efficiency.
Sample Size = 0.0035 X Batch Size
Batch Maximum Size = 50 lbs
| Batch Size (lbs) | Batch Size (g) | Increment (per sample) | Min Sample Size (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 10 | < 4,536 | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | 4,536 | 8 | 17 |
| 11 | 4,989.6 | 16 | 19 |
| 12 | 5,433.2 | 16 | 21 |
| 13 | 5,896.8 | 16 | 23 |
| 14 | 6,350.4 | 16 | 24 |
| 15 | 6,804 | 16 | 25 |
| 16 | 7,257.6 | 16 | 27 |
| 17 | 7,711.2 | 16 | 29 |
| 18 | 8,164.8 | 16 | 30 |
| 19 | 8,618.4 | 16 | 32 |
| 20 | 9,072 | 16 | 33 |
| 21 | 9,525.6 | 23 | 35 |
| 22 | 9,979.2 | 23 | 36 |
| 23 | 10,432.8 | 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 10,866.4 | 23 | 40 |
| 25 | 11,340 | 23 | 41 |
| 26 | 11,793.6 | 23 | 43 |
| 27 | 12,247.2 | 23 | 44 |
| 28 | 12,700.8 | 23 | 46 |
| 29 | 13,154.4 | 23 | 48 |
| 30 | 13,608 | 23 | 49 |
| 31 | 14,061.6 | 29 | 51 |
| 32 | 14,515.2 | 29 | 52 |
| 33 | 14,968.8 | 29 | 54 |
| 34 | 15,422.4 | 29 | 56 |
| 35 | 15,876 | 29 | 57 |
| 36 | 16,329.6 | 29 | 59 |
| 37 | 16,783.2 | 29 | 60 |
| 38 | 17,236.8 | 29 | 62 |
| 39 | 17,690.4 | 29 | 64 |
| 40 | 18,144 | 29 | 65 |
| 41 | 18,597.6 | 34 | 67 |
| 42 | 19,051.2 | 34 | 68 |
| 43 | 19,504.8 | 34 | 70 |
| 44 | 19,958.4 | 34 | 71 |
| 45 | 20,412 | 34 | 73 |
| 46 | 20,865.6 | 34 | 75 |
| 47 | 21,319.2 | 34 | 76 |
| 48 | 21,772.8 | 34 | 78 |
| 49 | 22,226.4 | 34 | 79 |
| 50 | 22,700 | 34 | 82 |
Manufactured Batch Sizes
A manufactured product includes concentrates, cartridges, pre-rolls, edibles, and all other products not naturally produced by the cannabis plant.
- Our lab requires a minimum sample of 10 g of viscous extracts, 12 g for vape cartridges, 14 g for pre-roll products, and 16 g of infused products.
- Sampling is conducted on products in final retail form.
| Batch Size | Min Sample Size |
|---|---|
| ≤ 50 units | 2 units |
| 51 – 150 units | 3 units |
| 151 – 500 units | 5 units |
| 501 – 1,200 units | 8 units |
| 1,201 – 3,200 units | 13 units |
| 3,201 – 10,000 units | 20 units |
| 10,001 – 35,000 units | 32 units |
| 35,001 – 150,000 units | 50 units |
See our sample requirements for R&D testing.
Same-day sample pickup available
Under current California regulations, all samples must be collected from the licensee’s premises by a licensed lab sampler.
We offer a vast network of trained samplers spanning across California, and we’ll work with you to find a convenient day and time to perform the sampling event.
Sample Vans
- Humboldt
- Santa Rosa
- Sacramento
- Bay Area
- Central Valley
Sample Vans
- Santa Barbara
- Greater Los Angeles
- Palm Springs
- San Diego
Dropping off samples?
100 Pioneer St., Ste. E
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
P: (866) 435-0709
M-F: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In-house METRC support
METRC (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance) is a web-based, state-mandated software platform. It’s utilized by several states in which we have labs, so we’re not only knowledgeable about the system, but also have direct access if we need to escalate an issue. Have questions about your lab results in METRC? Please contact us, we’re happy to help!
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