Cannabinoids are small organic molecules which bind to specialized receptors on cells in the body and brain. Several different cannabinoids have been identified, many of which are believed to have distinct medicinal effects. Knowing the cannabinoid profile of medicinal cannabis products can therefore aid patients and health care providers in choosing products and dosages most likely to produce the desired medicinal benefits.

Pinnacle CT uses high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with UV detection to quantitate the concentrations of active cannabinoids in flower material and extracts. Our instrument is calibrated daily with ISO 9001 certified reference materials. We analyze all samples for the following cannabinoids: