Microbial Contaminant Testing

Microbial Contaminants We Measure

Quantitative Microbial (qPCR + Culture Plating):
Total Coliforms, Total Yeast & Mold,
Total Aerobic Count, STEC, Salmonella

Microbial Presence/Absence (Culture Plating):
Total Coliforms, Total Yeast & Mold,
Total Aerobic Count, Enterobacteriaceae

Speciated Aspergillus (qPCR):
Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus,
Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus terreus

Colorado Compliance (qPCR + Culture Plating):
Total Coliforms, Total Yeast & Mold,
Total Aerobic Count, STEC, Salmonella

**This method is not covered under the current A2LA and CDPHE scope and is pending accreditation.

Hemp and Hemp Products We Test

Topicals
Tinctures
Edibles
Dried Hemp
Hemp Extracts
Softgels/ Capsules
Concentrates
Terpene-infused Products

Sample Submission Details

Sample Size Requirements:
Sample weight requirements are the same for all matrices.

• Quantitative Microbial (qPCR + Culture Plating): 3.5g
• Microbial Presence/Absense (Culture Plating): 3.5g
• Speciated Aspergillus (qPCR): 3.5g
• Colorado Compliance (qPCR + Culture Plating): 28g

Sample Packaging Requirements

All samples must include the following information on the sample itself or a label sent with the order.

• Your company’s name
• The sample name
• Batch number if applicable
• Amount/ weight
• Test type

How to Pack Samples:
Pack all liquid samples in a sealable jar or a syringe with a Luer-lock to guarantee the integrity of the packaging. Ensure that any samples undergoing separate analysis are packed individually.

Be sure to protect the samples with bubble wrap, vacuum sealing, ice packs, or other necessary materials to keep the products safe.

We are not responsible for samples damaged in transit.