How to test THC / CBD and other cannabinoids: if you intend to use a psychoactive substance or hemp first you need a test kit to check it’s purity and potency. Cannabis products such as weed, hash, oil, cakes can not be identified by appearance. Check your sample with a single or multi-use Cannabinoids test kit.
Cannabis tester
Single use cannabis tester available with free shipping. This test gives the least amount of information and should be used with extra caution. Read about more advanced tools further down.
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Recommended CBD / THC testing kits
Recommended multi-use CBD / THC Reagent Test Kit includes reagents Cannabis (4-AP), Zimmermann and a magnifying glass. Reagents help rule out presence of synthethic cannabinoids and estimate CBD and THC potency. To discover full cannabinoids profile and estimate THC and CBD potency % pair reagents with the TLC Cannabinoids Test Kit. To detect fentanyl use the fent strips.
STEP ONE
How to detect synthetic cannabinoids, CBD and THC?
How to use reagent tests?
Watch how to test weed with reagents:
CBD / THC Test Kit is suitable for all types of cannabis products.
Watch how to test weed with reagents:
CBD / THC Test Kit is suitable for all types of cannabis products.
TL;DR: Below is an image with a quick cheat sheet how to use the CBD / THC Test Kit and further down you can check out more detailed guide how to test cannabis products. Use the CBD / THC reagent test chart to see how to use Cannabis reagent and Zimmermann. Check the expected results.
Cannabis reagent (4-AP) indicates if sample contains mostly THC (blue color change), mostly CBD (pink or purple color change) or no cannabinoids at all. Confirming THC dominant sample helps rule out presence of synthethic cannabinoids (source: saferparty.ch research partnership). Zimmermann reagent helps detect CBD and compare CBD potency between samples.
CBD / THC test kit results
Testing weed with Cannabis (4-AP) reagent and Zimmermann
How to test CBD potency?
Reagent tests can help estimate the amount of CBD in any sample. First the Cannabis (4-AP) reagent confirms if sample is CBD or THC dominant. Next the Zimmermann / Beam reagent can reliably confirm if sample contains at least 1% CBD (purplish / reddish color change or residue) and helps compare samples tested at the same time. For more precise CBD potency % reading use the TLC Cannabinoids Test Kit.
How to test THC potency?
The Cannabis (4-AP) reagent detects if sample is THC or CBD dominant. If sample is THC dominant then, as lab results show, there is very little risk of the sample being laced with synthethic cannabinoids. For more precise THC potency % reading use the TLC Cannabinoids Test Kit.
CBD/THC Test Kit includes 2 reagents best for marijuana (dry herbs), hashish or other cannabis extracts, but also suitable for fresh flowers, cakes and more. It is used to positively identify CBD or THC and to rule out synthetic cannabinoids or different, less predictable, less desirable, highly toxic dangerous drugs. Multiple reagents are required to detect adulterants and increase analysis precision.
Reagent tests can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Mixtures can be detected with reagents with reagents only if adulterant causes a darker reagent test color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
CBD/THC Reagent Test Kit includes 2 reagents (Cannabis and Zimmermann / Beam), an x60 magnifying glass, absorbent vermiculite, a porcelain reaction plate, a spatula, gloves, instructions and app for all test kits and over 800 substances. Every bottle contains 5 ml (liquids), 100 tests of each in total. High quality HDPE protects reagents from light, plastic and moisture to ensure prolonged shelf life. Child-proof caps guarantee 0 spills.
CBD/THC Test Kit is best for marijuana (dry herbs), hashish or other cannabis extracts but it is also suitable for fresh flowers, cakes and more.
Cannabis (4-AP)– main test for THC / CBD, helps rule out synthetic cannabinoids
Ehrlich – main test for all indoles, e.g. lysergamides and tryptamines but also 5-HTP and more, secondary test for cocaine
Hofmann – main test for lysergamides and tryptamines, more precise but slower than Ehrlich
Froehde – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine and amphetamines, long shelf life
Liebermann – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine (detects levamisole)
Marquis – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine, mephedrone and psychedelics
Mecke – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine, ketamine and mephedrone
Morris – main test for cathinones, cocaine and ketamine, can tell apart some novel dissociatives
Robadope – main test for primary amines, e.g. MDA, amphetamine or PMA
Simon – main test for secondary amines, e.g. MDMA, meth, mephedrone, methylone or PMMA
Zimmermann / Beam – main test for cathinones and benzodiazepines in geneal, detects also CBD
Fentanyl Test Strip to detect fentanyl, even if it is mixed in another substance.
Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
First, prepare a clean white testing surface – ceramic or glass is the best, e.g. bottom of a mug or a plate. Get your sample, reagents, a sharp tool / scoop and paper towels.
PREPARE SAMPLE, ABOUT THIS BIG -> ●
A bigger sample can cause a stronger reaction. You need a new sample for each test.
ADD ONE* DROP (OR PILE) OF REAGENT
Shake bottles hard before use, then tap firmly to shake down any reagent stuck in cap. Do not let a bottle touch sample or you will ruin the rest of the reagent. Use just enough reagent to cover a sample. If using crystals avoid air pockets by flattening crystals onto sample using a clean tool. *Do not combine reagents except for „A” and „B” bottles.
OBSERVE FOR UP TO 3 MINUTES*
Disregard any color change after 3 minutes. Do not overinterpret your results, consider that color change reaction is always fastest and most vivid in the part where biggest surface of reagenttouches sample, compared to its edges. Over time reaction will degrade due to air contact. Take photos.
COMPARE RESULTS
Compare color change with instructions. Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with aTLC purity test kit.
Clean used reagent tools / testing surface with lots of running water and detergent, avoid contamination.
Drug testing kits contain toxic and/or corrosive chemicals, strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Keep away from children and animals. Always use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves (supplied) when handling the bottle and cap. Wear protective eyewear. Never point towards face etc. If you get some on you/clothing, then immediately wash with lots of soap and water. Dispose of any unwanted reagent with running water, ventilate. Store reagents standing up and away from heat in a cool, dark place. The average shelf life of 2 years can be significantly extended by storing in a fridge or freezer (warm up to room temperature before use).
Reagents deteriorate with time or due to contact with air, especially if exposed to sunlight or not refrigerated. If you are uncertain whether the reagent will work, test it with an already confirmed sample.
Pair CBD / THC test kit with a TLC purity test kit and fent strips. TLC allows you to discover full number of ingredients and estimate their amount, however still requires reagent tests to identify detected compounds. To detect even trace amounts of fentanyl use fent strips.
Primary TLC Testing Liquid – alkaloids, caffeine, phenetylamines (amphetamine, MDMA, 2C-B, etc.), indolamines (LSD, DMT, etc.), ketamine, tryptamines, opiates and more. Included in TLC kits for amphetamine, methamphetamine, ketamine, MDMA and Full.
TLC Testing Liquid for Cocaine – cocaine, caffeine, ketamine, levamisole, lidocaine, procaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, acetaminophen and more. Included in the TLC kit for cocaine.
To discover all cannabinoids and estimate quantity pair reagent tests with a TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) Purity Test Kit. TLC purity tests alone don’t identify substances and are best paired with at least 1-2 reagent tests. Thin Layer Chromatography is one of classic substance analysis methods. It works by separating different compounds depending on their solubility in chosen TLC testing liquid (eluent). To precisly estimate THC and CBD potency pair a reagent test kit with theTLC Cannabinois Test Kit.
How to test quality of CBD oil, THC oil, flowers and other cannabis products?
Qualitative TLC:
TLC test works by separating substances present in a sample, each detected spot indicates a different substance.
Kit comes with a calibrated ruler which indicates where to look for specific cannabinoids such as CBD, THC, THCV, CBC, CBG, CBN.
You can use an already confirmed sample for reference – if both compounds show up at the same height on the TLC “card” that indicates they can be the same substance..
TLC Cannabis Potency Test results
Two different hemp plants, each spot marks a different cannabinoid, possible to identify with tools included in the Cannabinoids Test Kit.
TLC THC Potency Test scale
Medical cannabis potency test confirmed 20% of THC. Sample’s source: medical strain Aurora, purchased in a pharmacy
How to test quality of THC oil, CBD oil, flowers and other cannabis products?
Semi-quantitative TLC:
TLC helps estimate quantity (potency). The bigger the size of the detected spot, the bigger the amount of measured substance. Note that different substances need different calibrated rulers and often different testing liquids (eluents).
Use a calibrated potency % ruler to estimate result with +-1% accuracy
One spot indicates a pure substance. If your sample fully dissolved in testing liquid and only one spot was detected on TLC then your substance is pure. Trace amounts of impurities might not be detected, do not rely on TLC for fentanyl testing – get also fentanyl test strips
How to use TLC cannabis potency test?
Watch how to test cannabinoids:
Pair with a reagent test kit to identify substances.
Watch how to test cannabinoids:
Pair with a reagent test kit to identify substances.
Cannabinoids Test Kit includes best testing liquid and accessories for CBD and THC but also suitable for THCV, CBC, CBG, CBN and more. It is used to discover full number and amount (%) of all phytocannabinoids and to rule out synthetic cannabinoids or different, less predictable, less desirable, highly toxic dangerous drugs. Additional multi-reagent test kit is required to identify ingredients and increase analysis precision.
TLC purity test kits can detect NUMBER and AMOUNT of substances, but not their TYPE. Pair TLC test kit with reagent test kit to indentify ingredients. Reagents alone detect mixtures only if adulterant causes a darker color change than the expected substance.
Cannabinoid Purity Test Kit includes instructions, gloves, 4 vials, 5 testing “cards”, jar, pipette, testing liquid (40 ml), 20 glass tubes, UV-C flashlight (4 AA batteries required, not included) and concentration % rulers for CBD and THC. Each 1 “card”, 4 glass tubes and 6 ml of testing liquid equal 4 tests. Testing “card” can be reused untill fully used. Glass and metal protect testing liquid from air and moisture to ensure prolonged shelf life. High-quality caps and lid guarantee 0 spills.
TLC test kit for cannabinoids includes 1 Cannaibnoid Testing Liquid for THC, THCV, CBD, CBC, CBG and CBN. It is best to use this test kit for plants, extracts or orther cannabis products.
First, prepare a clean and well lit testing surfach. Get your sample, spatula, gloves, plastic vial, testing liquid, pipette, pencil, glass tube, wrapped esting cards, jar and UV-C flashlight. Next, carefully holding a testing “card” by only top edges mark 4 dots 1 cm apart from card’s bottom, sides and each other.
PREPARE SAMPLE
If testing a pill, powder or crystal, crush it finely. Weigh sample in a plastic vial and dissolve in testing liquid (or other solvent) using ratios mentioned in the booklet. Shake to dissolve. To big or too small sample can cause an inconclusive result.
ADD 1 MICROLITER TO CARD
In case of sediment wait a minute for it to fall down. Under strong light submerge end of glass tube to fill it with dissolved sample. Gently touch one of the marked dots on Testing Card to discharge sample and mark the spot with pencil.
INSERT CARD INTO JAR
Add 2 ml of testing liquid inside jar and carefully, paying attention to not touch the white side of Testing Card with sample, insert it inside jar. Close the jar and observe for about 25 minutes, until Testing Card almost fully soaks – but not any longer. Remove Testing Card from jar, wait for it to dry.
COMPARE RESULTS
Use UV-C flashlight to reveal results. Spots on Testing Card revealed by UV-C light circle using pencil. Each spot indicates a separate substance. TLC purity test kits can detect NUMBER and AMOUNT of substances, but not their TYPE. Pair TLC test kit with reagent test kit to indentify ingredients. Reagents alone detect mixtures only if adulterant causes a darker color change than the expected substance.
To reuse Testing Card do not apply reagent tests on it.
Testing liquids contain toxic and/or corrosive chemicals, strong enough to burn skin and clothing. Keep out of eyes and mouth. Keep away from children and animals. Always use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves (supplied) when handling the bottle and cap. Wear protective eyewear. Never point towards face etc. If you get some on you/clothing, then immediately wash with lots of soap and water. Dispose of any unwanted reagent with running water, ventilate. Store away from heat in a cool, dark place. TLC tests do not expire if stored correctly.
Cannabinoids Test Kit (TLC) is best paired with CBD/THC Reagent Test Kit or Cannabinoids TLC Dye.
Cannabis (4-AP)– main test for THC / CBD, helps rule out synthetic cannabinoids
Ehrlich – main test for all indoles, e.g. lysergamides and tryptamines but also 5-HTP and more, secondary test for cocaine
Hofmann – main test for lysergamides and tryptamines, more precise but slower than Ehrlich
Froehde – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine and amphetamines, long shelf life
Liebermann – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine (detects levamisole)
Marquis – main test for most powders, secondary test for ketamine, mephedrone and psychedelics
Mecke – main test for most powders, secondary test for cocaine, ketamine and mephedrone
Morris – main test for cathinones, cocaine and ketamine, can tell apart some novel dissociatives
Robadope – main test for primary amines, e.g. MDA, amphetamine or PMA
Simon – main test for secondary amines, e.g. MDMA, meth, mephedrone, methylone or PMMA
Zimmermann / Beam – main test for cathinones and benzodiazepines in geneal, detects also CBD
Fentanyl Test Strip to detect fentanyl, even if it is mixed in another substance.
Reagents can indicate PRESENCE, but not QUANTITY. Adulterants can be detected with reagents only if they cause a darker color change than the expected substance. To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with a TLC purity test kit.
Add small sample to a plastic baggie. If testing a pill crush it in the baggy and dump out the powder. Then add 10 drops of water into the baggie and mix well. Dip the test strip no higher than the thick line. Wait 15 seconds. Put the strip away and check in 5 minutes.
METHOD 2
Mix 100 mg of sample in 200 ml of water. Dip the test strip no higher than the thick line. Wait 15 seconds. Put the strip away and check in 5 minutes.
COMPARE RESULTS
1 line = fentanyl, 2 lines = no fentanyl. Faint lines also count. Ignore fentanyl tester results after 5 minutes.
To detect all ingredients and estimate their amount pair reagents with aTLC purity test kit.
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