Thank you for your interest in the 2022 Fall Round of The Emerald Test™, the Inter-Laboratory Comparison Proficiency Test (ILC/PT) program for cannabis and hemp testing facilities. Enrollment for the Fall Round closed on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Below is overview of the proficiency tests included in the 2022 Fall Round, and links to the Test Results for each PT.
Please address any questions to:
Ken Groggel
Director, The Emerald Test™
Phone: (877) 567-3598 ext. 709
Email: Ken.G@emeraldscientific.com or EmeraldTest@emeraldscientific.com
Review the PT offering from our Fall Round
Interested in participating in our next ILC/PT round in Spring 2023? Download our full 2022 Fall Round PT listing to learn about the variety of PTs offered, as well as recommended practice PTs, matrix blanks, CRMs, and Calibration Standards.
PT Manufacturer A
7 part Potency in Solution
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Acetonitrile matrix (1 mL sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/mL)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
- Cannabigerol (CBG) CAS# 25654-31-3
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 5957-57-5
A Practice Test and corresponding CRM may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click here to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38552-IN
Click here to find the analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64385
7 part Potency in Hemp Oil
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Hemp Oil matrix (1 mL sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/g)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
- Cannabigerol (CBG) CAS# 25654-31-3
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 5957-57-5
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38652-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54996
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64385
7 part Potency on Hemp Bud
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Hemp Bud matrix (1g sample, 10 – 80,000 µg/g)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
- Cannabigerol (CBG) CAS# 25654-31-3
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 5957-57-5
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38700-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64385
7 part Potency in Gummy
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Gummy matrix (1 piece sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/g)
Contains 1 – 7 possible analytes:
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
- Cannabigerol (CBG) CAS# 25654-31-3
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 5957-57-5
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38653-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54988
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64385
5 part Potency in Beverage
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Infused water matrix (1 mL sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/mL)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38530-IN
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 98724
2 Part Hemp Potency in Hemp Bud
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Hemp Bud matrix (1g sample, 0.01 – 1.50 mg/g)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 5957-57-5
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38737-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64385
5 part Potency in Hard Chocolate
Cannabinoid analysis
Components: Hard chocolate matrix (1 piece sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/g)
- Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) CAS# 1972-08-3
- Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) CAS# 23978-85-0
- Cannabidiol (CBD) CAS# 13956-29-1
- Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA) CAS# 1244-58-2
- Cannabinol (CBN) CAS# 521-35-7
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38754-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 64949
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 98724
THC-O-Acetate in Methanol
Synthetic Cannabinoid Analysis
Components: Methanol solution (1 mL sample, 1 – 1,000 µg/mL)
THC-O-Acetate CAS# 23132-17-4
A Practice Test and CRM may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38698-IN
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 65550
23 part Residual Solvents in Hemp Oil
Residual solvent analysis
Components: Hemp oil matrix;
At least 60% will be present (2.0 mL sample, 10 – 1,000 µg/g)
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38651-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54996
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 65327
| Analyte / CAS # | Analyte / CAS # |
|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethane 107-06-2 | Acetone 67-64-1 |
| Acetonitrile 75-05-8 | Benzene 71-43-2 |
| Butane 106-97-8 | Chloroform 67-66-3 |
| Diethyl ether (Ethyl ether) 60-29-7 | Ethanol 64-17-5 |
| Ethyl acetate 141-78-6 | Ethylene oxide 75-21-8 |
| Heptane 142-82-5 | Hexane 110-54-3 |
| Iso-butane 75-28-5 | Isopropyl Alcohol- Isopropanol (2-Propanol) 67-63-0 |
| Methanol 67-56-1 | Methylene chloride 75-09-2 |
| m-Xylene 108-38-3 | o-Xylene 95-47-6 |
| p-Xylene 106-42-3 | Pentane 109-66-0 |
| Propane 74-98-6 | Toluene 108-88-3 |
| Trichloroethene 79-01-6 |
5 part Heavy Metals in Hemp Oil
Heavy Metal analysis
Components: Hemp oil matrix (Available in 0.2, 0.5 or 1g sample sizes, varied µg/g)
- Arsenic CAS# 7440-38-2
- Cadmium CAS# 7440-43-9
- Chromium CAS# 7789-02-8
- Lead CAS# 7439-92-1
- Mercury CAS# 7939-97-6
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 55317-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54996
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 51341
5 part Heavy Metals on Hemp Bud
Heavy Metal analysis
Components: Hemp bud matrix (Available in 0.2, 0.5 or 1g sample sizes, varied µg/g)
- Arsenic CAS# 7440-38-2
- Cadmium CAS# 7440-43-9
- Chromium CAS# 7789-02-8
- Lead CAS# 7439-92-1
- Mercury CAS# 7939-97-6
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 55243-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 51341
10 part Terpenes in Hemp Oil
Terpene analysis
Components: Hemp oil matrix (1 mL sample, range 10 – 5,000 µg/g)
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38448-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54996
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 98456
| Analyte / CAS # | Analyte / CAS # |
|---|---|
| (-)-alpha-Bisabolol 23089-26-1 | alpha-Terpinolene 586-62-9 |
| (-)-Caryophyllene oxide 1139-30-6 | beta-Caryophyllene 87-44-5 |
| (1S)-(-)-beta-Pinene 18172-67-3 | Linalool 78-70-6 |
| alpha-Humulene 6753-98-6 | Myrcene 123-35-3 |
| alpha-Pinene 80-56-8 | R-(+)-Limonene 5989-27-5 |
21 part Terpenes on Hemp Bud
Terpene analysis
Components: Hemp bud matrix;
At least 60% will be present (1g sample, range 10 – 5,000 µg/g)
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 38699-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: 64169
| Analyte / CAS # | Analyte / CAS # |
|---|---|
| (-)-trans-Caryophyllene 87-44-5 | (-)-alpha–Bisabolol 23089-26-1 |
| (-)-Guaiol 489-86-1 | (-)-Isopulegol 89-79-2 |
| (1S)-(-)-beta-Pinene 18172-67-3 | 1,8-Cineole 470-82-6 |
| alpha-Humulene 6753-98-6 | alpha-Pinene 80-56-8 |
| alpha-Terpinene 99-86-5 | alpha-Terpinolene 586-62-9 |
| Camphene 79-92-5 | Caryophyllene oxide 1139-30-6 |
| delta-3-Carene 13466-78-9 | gamma-Terpinene 99-85-4 |
| Geraniol 106-24-1 | Linalool 78-70-6 |
| Myrcene 123-35-3 | Ocimene 13877-91-3 |
| p-Isopropyl toluene 99-87-6 | R)-(+)-Limonene 5989-27-5 |
| trans-Nerolidol 40716-66-3 |
7 part Water Activity on Hemp Bud
Water activity analysis
Components: Hemp bud matrix (0.5 g sample, range 0.08 – 1 µg/g)
- Ammonium sulfate CAS# 7783-20-2
- Potassium chloride CAS# 7447-40-7
- Potassium Hydroxide CAS# 01310-58-3
- Potassium nitrate CAS# 7757-79-1
- Potassium sulfate CAS# 7778-80-5
- Sodium chloride CAS# 7647-14-5
- Sodium nitrite CAS# 7632-00-0
A Practice Test, CRM and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in the Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 55246-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
Water Activity (Humidity) (Low) Calibration Standard: 52321
Water activity (Humidity) (Medium) Calibration Standard: 52322
Water activity (Humidity) (High) Calibration Standard: 52323
Moisture Analysis on Hemp Bud
Moisture analysis
Components: Hemp bud matrix (1g sample size, 0 – 50% Moisture)
A Practice Test, CRM and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in the Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: 55237-IN
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: 54999B
PT Manufacturer B
Pesticide Screening in Hemp
Pesticide analysis
(2g hemp blank, 2 x 1.6 mL ampules of spiking solution, varied µg/g)
The sample will be evaluated quantitatively for the following residues in hemp. At least 25% will be present at 0.30 to 3 ug/g. The analysts should weigh the matrix at a mass required by the method. Spiking is based upon a 1:1 (g:mL) basis: 1g matrix is spiked with 1mL of solution, etc. Sample must be analyzed in its entirety to assure intra sample homogeneity. Enough mass and volume is supplied for duplicate assay if needed.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-043
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
| Analyte / CAS # | Analyte / CAS # | Analyte / CAS # | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Chloroethyl phosphonic acid 16672-87-0 | Dodemorph 1593-77-7 | MGK-264 113-48-4 | ||
| Abamectin (B1B / B1A) 71751-41-2 | Endosulfan sulfate 1031-07-8 | Myclobutanil 88671-89-0 | ||
| Acephate 30560-19-1 | Endosulfan-alpha 959-98-8 | Naled 300-76-5 | ||
| Acequinocyl 57960-19-7 | Endosulfan-beta 33213-65-9 | Novaluron 116714-46-6 | ||
| Acetamiprid 135410-20-7 | Ethoprophos 13194-48-4 | Oxamyl 23135-22-0 | ||
| Aldicarb 116-06-3 | Etofenprox 80844-07-1 | Paclobutrazol 767738-62-0 | ||
| Allethrin 584-79-2 | Etoxazole 153233-91-1 | Pentachloronitrobenzene 82-68-8 | ||
| Ancymidol 12771-68-5 | Etridiazol 2593-15-9 | Permethrin 52645-53-1 | ||
| Atrazine 1912-24-9 | Fenhexamid 126833-17-8 | Phenothrin 26002-80-2 | ||
| Avermectin 71751-41-2 | Fenoxycarb 72490-01-8 | Phosmet 732-11-6 | ||
| Azadirachtin 11141-17-6 | Fenpyroximate 111812-58-9 | Piperonyl butoxide 51-03-6 | ||
| Azoxystrobin 131860-33-8 | Fenpyroximate 134098-61-6 | Pirimicarb 23103-98-2 | ||
| Benzovindiflupyr 1072957-71-1 | Fensulfothion 115-90-2 | Prallethrin 23031-36-9 | ||
| Bifenazate 149877-41-8 | Fensulfothion 115-90-2 | Propiconazole 60207-90-1 | ||
| Bifenthrin 82657-04-3 | Fenthion 55-38-9 | Propoxur 114-26-1 | ||
| Boscalid 188425-85-6 | Fenthion 55-38-9 | Pyraclostrobin 175103-18-0 | ||
| Buprofezin 69327-76-0 | Fenvalerate 51630-58-1 | Pyrethrins 8003-34-7 | ||
| Captan 133-06-2 | Fenvalerate 51630-58-1 | Pyridaben 96489-71-3 | ||
| Carbaryl 63-25-2 | Fipronil 120068-37-3 | Pyriproxyfen 95737-68-1 | ||
| Carbofuran 1563-66-2 | Fipronil 120068-37-3 | Resmethrin 10453-86-8 | ||
| Chlorantraniliprole 500008-45-7 | Flonicamid 158062-67-0 | Spinetoram 187166-15-0 | ||
| Chlordane 57-74-9 | Flonicamid 158062-67-0 | Spinetoram 187166-40-1 | ||
| Chlormequat chloride 999-81-5 | Fludioxonil 131341-86-1 | Spinosad 168316-95-8 | ||
| Chlorphenapyr 122453-73-0 | Fludioxonil 131341-86-1 | Spirodiclofen 148477-71-8 | ||
| Chlorpyrifos 2921-88-2 | Fluopyram 658066-35-4 | Spiromesifen 283594-90-1 | ||
| Clofentezine 74115-24-5 | Flurprimidol 56425-91-3 | Spirotetramat 203313-25-1 | ||
| Clothianidin 210880-92-5 | Hexythiazox 78587-05-0 | Spiroxamine 118134-30-8 | ||
| Coumaphos 56-72-4 | Imazalil 35554-44-0 | Tebuconazole 107534-96-3 | ||
| Cyantraniliprole 736994-63-1 | Imidacloprid 138261-41-3 | Tebufenozide 112410-23-8 | ||
| Cyfluthrin 1820573-27-0 | Iprodione 36734-19-7 | Teflubenzuron 83121-18-0 | ||
| Cyfluthrin 68359-37-5 | Kinoprene 42588-37-4 | Tetrachlorvinphos 22248-79-9 | ||
| Cypermethrin 52315-07-8 | Kresoxim-methyl 143390-89-0 | Tetramethrin 7696-12-0 | ||
| Cyprodinil 121552-61-2 | Lambda-Cyhalothrin 91465-08-6 | Thiabendazole 148-79-8 | ||
| Daminozide 1596-84-5 | Malathion 121-75-5 | Thiacloprid 111988-49-9 | ||
| Deltamethrin 52918-63-5 | Metalaxyl 57837-19-1 | Thiacloprid 111988-49-9 | ||
| Diazinon 333-41-5 | Methiocarb 2032-65-7 | Thiamethoxam 153719-23-4 | ||
| Dichlorvos 62-73-7 | Methomyl 16752-77-5 | Thiamethoxam 153719-23-4 | ||
| Dimethoate 60-51-5 | Methoprene 40596-69-8 | Thiophanate-methyl 23564-05-8 | ||
| Dimethomorph 110488-70-5 | Methyl parathion 298-00-0 | Trifloxystrobin 141517-21-7 | ||
| Dinotefuran 165252-70-0 | Mevinphos 7786-34-7 | Trifloxystrobin 141517-21-7 | ||
| Diuron 330-54-1 |
Aerobic Plate Count in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A quantitative sample for determination of APC. Supplied in a 1g hemp matrix, lyophilized with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. The sample is provided in duplicate to allow for additional assays if needed.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-036
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-726
Total Coliform in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A quantitative sample for determination of Total Coliform. Supplied in a 1g hemp matrix, lyophilized with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. The sample is provided in duplicate to allow for additional assays if needed.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-037
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-727
Enterobacteriaceae in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A quantitative sample for determination of Enterobacteriaceae. Supplied in a 1g hemp matrix, lyophilized with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. The sample is provided in duplicate to allow for additional assays if needed.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-039
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-730
Total Yeast and Mold in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A quantitative sample for determination of Total Yeast/Mold. Supplied in a 1g hemp matrix, lyophilized with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. The sample is provided in duplicate to allow for additional assays if needed.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-040
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-728 and FM-729
Microbial Panel 2 – Salmonella in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of Salmonella(spp) supplied in a hemp matrix, lyophilized. Supplied with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. 3 series available per study. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series test positive for salmonella. The negative samples may contain non-salmonella, non-pathogenic species. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-025
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-732
Microbial Panel 3 – STEC in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of STEC (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145) supplied in a hemp matrix, lyophilized. Supplied with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series will test positive for shiga-toxin expressing E.coli. Evaluated for total STEC and/or specific serotype. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
Note: DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY!
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-028
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-731
Microbial Panel 4 – Aspergillus Molds in Hemp
Microbial Analysis (1g Hemp Sample)
A 10 sample panel for qualitative identification of mold in a hemp matrix, lyophilized. Supplied with 2 vials of sterile deionized water. At least 4 samples will contain a pathogenic Aspergillus(spp) for determination (A. fumagatis, A. flavus, A. brasilliensis(Niger), A. terreus). Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-031
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-729
Microbial Panel 5 – Salmonella in Chocolate
Microbial Analysis (1g Piece Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of salmonella in a chocolate matrix. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series test positive for salmonella. Supplied with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-026
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Edible-10
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-605
Microbial Panel 6 – STEC in Chocolate
Microbial Analysis (1g Piece Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of STEC (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145) in a chocolate matrix. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series will test positive for shiga-toxin expressing E.coli. Supplied with 1 vial of sterile deionized water. Evaluated for total STEC and/or specific serotype. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
Note: DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY!
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-029
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Edible-10
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-606
Microbial Panel 7 – Salmonella in Hemp Oil
Microbial Analysis (1.2 g Hemp Oil Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of salmonella(spp) in hemp oil. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series test positive for salmonella. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-027
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Oil-10
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-611
Microbial Panel 8 – STEC in Hemp Oil
Microbial Analysis (1.2 g Hemp Oil Sample)
A 5 sample panel for qualitative identification of STEC (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145) in hemp oil. At least 2 samples of each 5 sample series will test positive for shiga-toxin expressing E.coli. Evaluated for total STEC and/or specific serotype. Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
Note: DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY!
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-030
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Oil-10
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-612
Microbial Panel 9 – Aspergillus Molds in Hemp Oil
Microbial Analysis (1.2 g Hemp Oil Sample)
A 10 sample panel for qualitative identification of aspergillus molds in hemp oil. At least 4 samples will contain a pathogenic Aspergillus(spp) for determination (A. fumagatis, A. flavus, A. brasilliensis(Niger), A. terreus). Applicable to cultural or molecular techniques.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-030
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Oil-10
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-612
Mycotoxins in Hemp
Mycotoxins Analysis (1 g Hemp Sample)
A sample set for quantitative determination of Ochratoxin A, and Total Aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, and G2). The sample will contain Ochratoxin A at 5 – 50 ppb, and 2 of the 4 possible aflatoxins at 5 – 50 ppb each. Sample must be analyzed in its entirety to assure intra sample homogeneity. PT sample set includes an acetonitrile based spiking solution and blank matrix. Enough mass and volume is supplied for duplicate assay if needed.
Note: DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY!
- Aflatoxin B1 CAS# 1162-65-8
- Aflatoxin B2 CAS# 7220-81-7
- Aflatoxin G1 CAS# 1165-39-5
- Aflatoxin G2 CAS# 7241-98-7
- Ochratoxin A CAS# 303-47-9
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-042
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: C-913
Foreign Materials in Hemp
Foreign Material Analysis (500 mg in Hemp)
A 5 sample panel for semi-quantitative determination of foreign materials in hemp matrix. At least 2 of 5 samples will contain foreign materials at levels above 5% by mass. Each vial will contain 500mg of materials for analysis. Participants will report results for each sample of the panel.
A Practice Test, CRM, and Blank Matrix may be purchased in addition to this test.
Practice Tests are highly recommended before enrolling in The Emerald Test.
Click HERE to find the corresponding Practice Test: CMQC-047
Click HERE to find the corresponding Blank Matrix: CM-Blank
Click HERE to find an analyte matched CRM produced by the PT manufacturer: FM-617
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2022 SPRING Round Reports
The 2022 Spring Round of The Emerald Test™ once again offered a broad range of PTs to meet a laboratory’s internal SOP, regulatory compliance, and ISO/IEC accreditation needs.