Science in Practice

Compassionate Analytics produces simple, accurate THC and CBD test kits for cannabis researchers, the legal cannabis industry, and authorised cultivators. Our patent-pending technology can be used to identify and/or quantify THC and CBD in cannabis flower, oils, extracts, concentrates and edible cannabis products. Our products are used at the commercial level in pharmacies in the EU, as well as at the consumer level around the world through our Plantchek brand.

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We are the trusted standard for on-site cannabis testing

Although cannabis is becoming more accessible, dependable tools to test for potency and quality still remain out of reach for most. At Compassionate Analytics, we’ve created a way to confidently track and test the potency of cannabis and cannabis-based products without the help of a lab.

Our Story

Founded in 2005, Compassionate Analytics is the vision of Joshua Eades, PhD and Philippe Lucas, PhD, two Canadian academics focused on developing state-of-the-art scientific products and analytical services. Compassionate Analytics produces simple, accurate THC and CBD test kits for cannabis researchers, the legal cannabis industry, and authorised cultivators, patients and consumers. In the pharmaceutical industry, our testing kits are instrumental in the positive identification of cannabinoids.

Our Founders

Philippe Lucas PhD

Dr. Lucas has a long history of patient-centred advocacy and his work and research aims to overcome obstacles to access for patients in need. Dr. Lucas was formally VP Global Patient Research and Access at Tilray. Dr. Lucas has received a number of accolades and awards for his work, including the Americans for Safe Access Researcher of the Year Award 2021 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work and research on medical cannabis.

Joshua Eades PhD

Dr. Eades brings a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge in the biotech and pharma development space. Most recently, Dr. Eades spent seven years as Chief Science Officer at Tilray, a global leader in medical cannabis research, cultivation, processing, and distribution. At Compassionate Analytics, he leads the company’s research and product development teams to drive and implement innovative commercial products and technologies.

Made to Measure

White-label, customized versions of our testing kits are also available upon request, and can be personalized with your logo, and adopted to identify or quantify THC and CBD in ranges best suited to your specific cannabis products.

Sample Instructions:

1

Add the test sample (0.25 ml for formulated oils; 1 drop for concentrates; 0.1 g for decarboxylated flower) to the Dilution Vial. Cap the Dilution Vial and shake to completely mix and dissolve the sample into the solvent. For flower, shake for 30-60 seconds to extract cannabinoids into the solvent.

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Sample Instructions:

2

Using the supplied Transfer Pipette, add 1 ml of the dilution solvent mixture from Step 1 to each of the Indicator Vials A and B. Securely cap the Vials and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

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Step 3 〉

Sample Instructions:

3

Remove the screw-caps from the Indicator Vials A and B then add a single drop of Development Reagent A to Vial A and a single drop of Development Reagent B to Vial B. Securely cap the Vials and vigorously shake. Let the Vials stand for 5 minutes to allow the colours to develop.