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  • Northern California (NorCal) Laboratory – Santa Cruz

At SC Labs, we help streamline the testing process, bridging the gap between quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and regulatory compliance. Driven by customer-centric innovation, our suite of solutions provides critical tools to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute cannabis products.

What can we test?

SC Labs can test cannabis flowers, concentrates, leaves, e-liquids/vape oils, crystallized isolates, as well as liquid and solid infused products such as coconut oils, tinctures, and edibles. Don’t forget about your inputs! We test beeswax, rolling papers, chocolate, food additives, terpenes, environmental inputs like soil, and more.

If you need a product tested that doesn’t fall within this list, contact us. It’s likely that we can test that too! Looking for hemp testing? Check out our Hemp/CBD Testing Menu instead.

  • Our location in Van Nuys, CA is also available for sample drop-off for our clients in Southern California. View our locations.

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Contact us today for more information and to receive pricing on our full suite of cannabis testing services.

Cannabinoid Analysis

SC Labs continually adds analytes to our cannabinoid panel to meet state requirements. The assays are performed on high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD). Results are calculated using dry weight. Total THC and Total CBD are calculated on our certificates and are both corrected for decarboxylation.

SC Labs first to offer expanded list of DCC-approved analytes (including THCVa, CBDV, CBDVa, CBCa, CBGa, and CBL)—giving cultivators and manufacturers a powerful tool for product differentiation, and allowing consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions. Learn more.

California Compliance

Cannabinoids Test Panel

  • Δ8THC
  • Δ9THC
  • THCa
  • THCV
  • THCVa
  • CBD
  • CBDa
  • CBDV
  • CBDVa
  • CBC
  • CBCa
  • CBG
  • CBGa
  • CBL
  • CBN

R&D and Quality Assurance

Trace THC

  • Δ9THC
  • THCa

Terpenes Analysis

SC Labs analyzes 39 of the most prominent terpenes that give cannabis and hemp their unique scent and effect. Learn about Terpene Analysis.

Terpenes Test Panel

Reports 39 analytes in California.

  • α-Bisabolol
  • Borneol
  • Camphene
  • Camphor
  • Δ3-Carene
  • β-Caryophyllene
  • Caryophyllene Oxide
  • α-Cedrene
  • Cedrol
  • Citronellol
  • p-Cymene
  • Eucalyptol
  • Fenchol
  • Fenchone
  • Geraniol
  • Geranyl Acetate
  • Guaiol
  • α-Humulene
  • Isoborneol
  • Isopulegol
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Menthol
  • Myrcene
  • Nerol
  • Nerolidol
  • ß-Ocimene
  • α-Phellandrene
  • α-Pinene
  • β-Pinene
  • Pulegone
  • Sabinene
  • Sabinene Hydrate
  • α-Terpinene
  • γ-Terpinene
  • Terpineol
  • Terpinolene
  • trans-β-Farnesene
  • Valencene

Pesticide Analysis

SC Labs’ pesticide and plant growth regulator analysis utilizes high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) or gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Learn about Pesticide Testing.

GC-MS utilized where indicated in California.

California Compliance

Standard Pesticides Test Panel – California

Reports 66 analytes per California cannabis regulations (DCC1).

  • Abamectin
  • Acephate
  • Acequinocyl
  • Acetamiprid
  • Aldicarb
  • Azoxystrobin
  • Bifenazate
  • Bifenthrin
  • Boscalid
  • Captan
  • Carbaryl
  • Carbofuran
  • Chlorantraniliprole
  • Chlordane*
  • Chlorfenapyr*
  • Chlorpyrifos
  • Clofentezine
  • Coumaphos
  • Cyfluthrin
  • Cypermethrin
  • Daminozide
  • Diazinon
  • Dichlorvos (DDVP)
  • Dimethoate
  • Dimethomorph
  • Ethoprophos
  • Etofenprox
  • Etoxazole
  • Fenhexamid
  • Fenoxycarb
  • Fenpyroximate
  • Fipronil
  • Flonicamid
  • Fludioxonil
  • Hexythiazox
  • Imazalil
  • Imidacloprid
  • Kresoxim-methyl
  • Malathion
  • Metalaxyl
  • Methiocarb
  • Methomyl
  • Mevinphos
  • Myclobutanil
  • Naled
  • Oxamyl
  • Paclobutrazol
  • Parathion-methyl
  • Pentachloronitrobenzene (Quintozene)*
  • Permethrin
  • Phosmet
  • Piperonyl Butoxide
  • Prallethrin
  • Propiconazole
  • Propoxur
  • Pyrethrins
  • Pyridaben
  • Spinetoram
  • Spinosad
  • Spiromesifen
  • Spirotetramat
  • Spiroxamine
  • Tebuconazole
  • Thiacloprid
  • Thiamethoxam
  • Trifloxystrobin

R&D and Quality Assurance

Comprehensive Pesticides Test Panel – National Hemp

Reports 105 analytes. Meets national hemp testing standards (participating states).2

  • Abamectin
  • Acephate
  • Acequinocyl
  • Acetamiprid
  • Aldicarb
  • Allethrin
  • Atrazine
  • Azadirachtin
  • Azoxystrobin
  • Benzovindiflupyr
  • Bifenazate
  • Bifenthrin
  • Boscalid
  • Buprofezin
  • Captan
  • Carbaryl
  • Carbofuran
  • Chlorantraniliprole
  • Chlordane*
  • Chlorfenapyr*
  • Chlormequat chloride
  • Chlorpyrifos
  • Clofentezine
  • Clothianidin
  • Coumaphos
  • Cyantraniliprole
  • Cyfluthrin
  • λ-Cyhalothrin
  • Cypermethrin
  • Cyprodinil
  • Daminozide
  • Deltamethrin
  • Diazinon
  • Dichlorvos (DDVP)
  • Dimethoate
  • Dimethomorph
  • Dinotefuran
  • Diuron
  • Dodemorph
  • Endosulfan sulfate
  • Endosulfan-α
  • Endosulfan-ß
  • Ethoprophos
  • Etofenprox
  • Etoxazole
  • Etridiazole
  • Fenhexamid
  • Fenoxycarb
  • Fenpyroximate
  • Fensulfothion
  • Fenthion
  • Fenvalerate
  • Fipronil
  • Flonicamid
  • Fludioxonil
  • Fluopyram
  • Hexythiazox
  • Imazalil
  • Imidacloprid
  • Iprodione
  • Kinoprene
  • Kresoxim-methyl
  • Malathion
  • Metalaxyl
  • Methiocarb
  • Methomyl
  • Methoprene
  • Mevinphos
  • MGK-264
  • Myclobutanil
  • Naled
  • Novaluron
  • Oxamyl
  • Paclobutrazol
  • Parathion-methyl
  • Pentachloronitrobenzene (Quintozene)*
  • Permethrin
  • Phenothrin
  • Phosmet
  • Piperonyl Butoxide
  • Pirimicarb
  • Prallethrin
  • Propiconazole
  • Propoxur
  • Pyraclostrobin
  • Pyrethrins
  • Pyridaben
  • Pyriproxyfen
  • Resmethrin
  • Spinetoram
  • Spinosad
  • Spirodiclofen
  • Spiromesifen
  • Spirotetramat
  • Spiroxamine
  • Tebuconazole
  • Tebufenozide
  • Teflubenzuron
  • Tetrachlorvinphos
  • Tetramethrin
  • Thiabendazole
  • Thiacloprid
  • Thiamethoxam
  • Thiophanate-methyl
  • Trifloxystrobin

Basic Pesticides Test Panel

Reports the 18 analytes most commonly detected in cannabis and hemp.

  • Abamectin
  • Azoxystrobin
  • Bifenazate
  • Bifenthrin
  • Boscalid
  • Chlorpyrifos
  • Cypermethrin
  • Etoxazole
  • Hexythiazox
  • Imidacloprid
  • Malathion
  • Myclobutanil
  • Permethrin
  • Piperonyl Butoxide
  • Propiconazole
  • Spiromesifen
  • Tebuconazole
  • Trifloxystrobin

MICRO EXTRACTION PROCESS | Add-on
Learn about Pesticide Microextraction Analysis.

Micro Extraction Add-on

SC Labs’ micro extraction process is an additional preparation step by which flower material is concentrated in the laboratory. The resulting concentrate analysis then utilizes high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to screen for pesticide compounds.

Mycotoxin Analysis

Our mycotoxin analysis utilizes high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS).

Mycotoxins Test Panel

Reports 6 analytes.

  • Aflatoxin B1
  • Aflatoxin B2
  • Aflatoxin G1
  • Aflatoxin G2
  • Total Aflatoxin
  • Ochratoxin A

Residual Solvent / Processing Chemicals Analysis

SC Labs’ residual solvent analysis utilizes gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Learn about Residual Solvent Analysis.

California Compliance

Standard Residual Solvents Test Panel – California

Reports the 20 analytes per California cannabis regulations (DCC).

  • Propane
  • n-Butane
  • n-Pentane
  • n-Hexane
  • n-Heptane
  • Benzene
  • Toluene
  • Total Xylenes
  • Methanol
  • Ethanol
  • 2-Propanol (Isopropyl Alcohol)
  • Acetone
  • Ethyl Ether
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Ethyl Acetate
  • Chloroform
  • Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride)
  • Trichloroethylene
  • 1,2-Dichloroethane
  • Acetonitrile

R&D and Quality Assurance

Comprehensive Residual Solvents Test Panel – National Hemp

Reports 64 analytes. Meets national hemp testing standards (participating states)2

  • Propane
  • 2-Methylpropane (Isobutane)
  • n-Butane
  • Total Butanes
  • 2-Methylbutane (Isopentane)
  • 2-2-Dimethylpropane (Neopentane)
  • n-Pentane
  • Total Pentanes
  • 2,2-Dimethylbutane (Neohexane)
  • 2,3-Dimethylbutane
  • 2-Methylpentane (Isohexane)
  • 3-Methylpentane
  • n-Hexane
  • Total Hexanes
  • Cyclohexane
  • 2,2-Dimethylpentane (Neoheptane)
  • 2,3-Dimethylpentane
  • 2,4-Dimethylpentane
  • 3,3-Dimethylpentane
  • 2,2,3-Trimethylbutane (Triptane)
  • 2-Methylhexane (Isoheptane)
  • 3-Methylhexane
  • 3-Ethylpentane
  • n-Heptane
  • Total Heptanes
  • Cycloheptane
  • Benzene
  • Toluene
  • Cumene
  • 1,3-Dimethylbenzene (m-Xylene)
  • 1,4-Dimethylbenzene (p-Xylene)
  • 1,2-Dimethylbenzene (o-Xylene)
  • Ethylbenzene
  • Total Xylenes
  • Methanol
  • Ethanol
  • 1-Propanol
  • 2-Propanol (Isopropyl Alcohol)
  • 1-Butanol
  • 2-Butanol
  • 1-Pentanol
  • Acetone
  • 2-Butanone
  • Tetrahydrofuran
  • Ethyl Ether
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • 2-Ethoxyethanol
  • 1,2-Dimethoxyethane
  • 1,4-Dioxane
  • Ethylene Oxide
  • Ethyl Acetate
  • Isopropyl Acetate
  • Chloroform
  • Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride)
  • Trichloroethylene
  • 1,2-Dichloroethane
  • 1,1-Dichloroethene
  • 1,2-Dichloroethene
  • Sulfolane
  • Dimethyl Sulfoxide
  • Acetonitrile
  • Pyridine
  • N,N-Dimethylacetamide
  • N,N-Dimethylformamide

Heavy Metal Analysis

SC Labs’ heavy metal analysis utilizes inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

California Compliance

Standard Heavy Metals Test Panel – California & Colorado

Reports 4 analytes per California cannabis regulations (DCC) as well as Colorado cannabis regulations (CDPHE).

  • Arsenic
  • Cadmium
  • Lead
  • Mercury

R&D and Quality Assurance

New Expanded Metals & Trace Elements Test Panel

Reports 14 analytes that may represent soil or manufacturing impurities.

  • Boron
  • Chromium
  • Cobalt
  • Copper
  • Lithium
  • Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • Nickel
  • Selenium
  • Silver
  • Sulfur
  • Titanium
  • Tungsten
  • Zinc

Microbiological Contaminant Analysis

Analysis is conducted either by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and fluorescence detection of microbiological contaminants or by plating using 3M™ Petrifilm™ and plate counts of microbiological contaminants. Learn about Microbial Impurity Testing.

Various bundled panel options were developed to target a comprehensive list of organisms, address state compliance rules, and meet guidelines established by the USP4, AHPA5, AHP6, DCC, or ORELAP7.

Rush options are unavailable for these selections, as one or more organisms included use a plating test method which requires specific incubation times.

California Compliance

Inhalable Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel – CA Compliance

PCR test method. Reports 6 organisms following California cannabis regulations (DCC) for inhalable products.

  • Aspergillus spp. (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)

Non-Inhalable Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel – CA Compliance

PCR test method. Reports 2 organisms following California cannabis regulations (DCC) for non-inhalable products.

  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)

R&D and Quality Assurance

Comprehensive Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel – National Hemp

PCR and Plating test methods. Reports 18 organisms. Meets national hemp testing standards (participating states).2

  • Aspergillus spp.
    (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
  • Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • Candida albicans
  • Coliforms
  • Escherichia coli
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Total Aerobic Bacteria
  • Total Enterobacteriaceae
  • Total Yeast and Mold
  • Yersinia spp.

Expanded Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel

PCR and Plating test methods. Reports 14 organisms. Expanded panel ideal for stringent product safety and quality testing requirements.

  • Aspergillus spp.
    (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • Candida albicans
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Total Aerobic Bacteria
  • Total Yeast and Mold
  • Yersinia spp.

Standard Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel

PCR and Plating test methods. Reports 6 organisms. Covers relevant list of contaminants using advanced PCR and traditional plating methods.

  • Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Total Aerobic Bacteria
  • Total Yeast and Mold

A LA CARTE | Customize your selection to meet your state or program needs. Build and add tests from our individual microbiological tests.

Rush options are unavailable for these selections, as one or more organisms included use a plating test method which requires specific incubation times.

A La Carte Microbiological Contaminants Test Panel

  • Aspergillus spp.
    (A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. niger, A. terreus)
  • Bile-Tolerant Gram-Negative Bacteria
  • Campylobacter spp.
  • Candida albicans
  • Coliforms
  • Escherichia coli
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Salmonella spp.
  • Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Total Aerobic Bacteria
  • Total Enterobacteriaceae
  • Total Yeast and Mold
  • Yersinia spp.

Foreign Material Analysis

Our visual analysis includes, but is not limited to, sand, soil, cinders, dirt, mold, hair, insect fragments, and mammalian excreta.

Foreign Material Test Panel

  • Total sample area covered by sand, soil, cinders, or dirt
  • Total sample area covered by mold
  • Total sample area covered by imbedded foreign material
  • Insect fragment count
  • Hair count
  • Mammalian excreta count

Water Activity Analysis

Our water activity analysis determines the ratio of the vapor pressure of water in cannabis or cannabis products to the vapor pressure of pure water. Water activity measurements are determined from a calculation of relative humidity.

Water Activity Test

Results are displayed in units (WA) from 0 to 1.0.

Moisture Content Analysis

The analysis of moisture content in cannabis and cannabis products is determined through weight loss on drying. This is calculated based on the difference between the wet sample weight and the dried sample weight.

Moisture Content Test

Results are displayed as a percentage (%).

HLVd and Viroid Analysis

Analysis is conducted by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) this analysis. Learn more.

HLVd Test Panel

Reports 1 analyte.

  • Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)

Expanded Viroid Test Panel

Reports 3 analytes.

  • Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)
  • Lettuce Chlorosis Virus (LCV)
  • Cannabis Cryptic Virus (CCV)

Vitamin E Analysis

SC Labs utilizes high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) for this analysis. Learn about Vitamin E Analysis.

Vitamin E Test Panel

Reports 4 analytes.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate
  • α-Tocopherol
  • δ-Tocopherol
  • β-Tocopherol / γ-Tocopherol
  1. California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
  2. Meets most national hemp testing standards in terms of action limits and analytes for contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, microbiology, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and water activity. Does not apply to inhalable hemp sample types.
  3. Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
  4. United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
  5. American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
  6. American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP)
  7. Oregon Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ORELAP)