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Everything we test

139 distinct analyses across eight disciplines, run from one laboratory in Montréal. Peptide and compound QC is our flagship; the rest is why clients stop needing a second vendor.

01 — Our core service

Peptide & Compound Quality Control

Identity, purity, content and contamination for research peptides, blends and small molecules. Every certificate pairs HPLC purity with LC-MS identity — we do not issue one without the other.

TestMethod
Purity Analysis (Related Substances)RP-HPLC-UV 214 nm, C18 · USP <621>/<1225>
Identity / IdentificationLC-MS / ESI-MS molecular weight confirmation
Accurate MassHigh-resolution mass spectrometry
Net Content / Peptide ContentQuantitative HPLC vs certified reference standard
Blend Component AssayHPLC + LC-MS, quantified per component
Amino Acid AnalysisAcid hydrolysis + AAA-HPLC
Peptide Mapping / Sequence ConfirmationLC-MS/MS
Counter-ion Content (TFA, acetate)Ion chromatography
Water ContentCoulometric Karl Fischer
Residual SolventsGC-MS headspace · USP <467> · ICH Q3C
Bacterial EndotoxinsKinetic chromogenic LAL · USP <85>
SterilityRapid PCR, or USP <71> membrane filtration, 14 days
Microbial Enumeration (TAMC/TYMC)USP <61>
Specified OrganismsUSP <62> — E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa
Elemental Impurities / Heavy MetalsICP-MS · USP <232>/<233> · ICH Q3D
Conformity / Batch-Vial UniformityReplicate purity and content across vials
Vial Vacuum & HeadspacePositive/negative pressure verification
pH AnalysisPotentiometric, reconstituted
Fentanyl & Adulterant ScreenLC-MS/MS targeted
Appearance / OrganolepticDocumented visual assessment
Vial PhotographyPhotograph printed on the certificate
Stability & Shelf-Life StudyICH Q1A(R2) accelerated and real-time
Method Development & ValidationICH Q2(R2) · USP <1225>
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02 — Compliance panels

Cannabis, Hemp & Botanicals

Potency, terpenes, pesticides, solvents and microbials for flower, concentrates, edibles, beverages, topicals and vapes — plus kratom and mushroom alkaloid profiling.

TestMethod
Cannabinoid Potency — up to 32 analytesUHPLC-UV/DAD
Terpene Profile — 38 terpenesGC-MS / GC-FID
Residual SolventsGC-MS headspace — butane, propane, ethanol
Pesticide ScreeningLC-MS/MS + GC-MS/MS, provincial and state panels
Heavy MetalsICP-MS
MycotoxinsLC-MS/MS — aflatoxins B1/B2/G1/G2, ochratoxin A
Microbial PanelqPCR / plating — TYM, coliforms, E. coli, Salmonella, Aspergillus
Moisture Content & Water ActivityMoisture balance / aw meter
Foreign Matter / FilthStereomicroscopy
Vitamin E Acetate (vape)LC-MS
FlavonoidsHPLC
Plant Growth RegulatorsLC-MS/MS
Plant Pathogens — HpLVd, LCV, CCVqPCR
Mushroom PotencyUHPLC-MS — psilocybin, psilocin, muscimol, ibotenic acid
Kratom Alkaloid ProfileHPLC/LC-MS — mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine
Matrix-specific homogenisationCryomilling for edibles, concentrates, topicals, patches
Pre-harvest THC compliance samplingField collection + potency
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03 — Workplace & forensic

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Urine, hair, oral fluid and breath testing for employers, safety-sensitive programs, legal matters and clinical monitoring. Immunoassay screening with LC-MS/MS confirmation on every non-negative.

TestMethod
5-Panel Urine — instantImmunoassay cup, on-site
10-Panel Urine — instantImmunoassay cup, on-site
5-Panel Laboratory UrineEIA screen + GC-MS / LC-MS/MS confirmation
10-Panel Laboratory UrineEIA screen + LC-MS/MS confirmation
Expanded Opiate & Synthetic PanelLC-MS/MS
DOT-regulated Drug Screen49 CFR Part 40, MRO-reviewed
Hair Follicle 5-PanelELISA + LC-MS/MS, ~90-day window
Hair Follicle 10 / 13 / 17-PanelELISA + LC-MS/MS
EtG Alcohol — urine, 80 hourLC-MS/MS
EtG / FAEE Alcohol — hair, 90 dayLC-MS/MS + GC-MS
Breath Alcohol TestEvidential breathalyser
Oral Fluid PanelLC-MS/MS
Specialty single-analyteBuprenorphine, tramadol, cotinine, kratom, gabapentin
Post-incident & Reasonable-suspicion collectionChain of custody documented
Random Testing Program administrationConsortium / TPA management
Drug-Free Workplace Policy draftingWritten program document
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04 — Municipal, well & industrial

Water Testing

From a single lead result to a full 200-parameter well profile. Drinking water, well water, wastewater, process water, pools and recreational water.

TestMethod
Lead & CopperICP-MS
Total Coliforms & E. coliColilert / MPN presence-absence
Essential City Water PanelMulti-parameter
Advanced City Water PanelMulti-parameter
Essential / Advanced / Extended Well WaterMulti-parameter
PFASLC-MS/MS — EPA 537.1, 8327, 1633, GenX
Volatile Organic CompoundsGC-MS purge & trap
Semi-volatile OrganicsGC-MS
Pesticides & HerbicidesLC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS — incl. glyphosate, diquat, paraquat
Metals & Minerals PanelICP-MS
Arsenic — total and speciatedICP-MS / HPLC-ICP-MS
Hexavalent ChromiumIC-ICP-MS
Nitrate, Ammonia, Fluoride, Chloride, SulphateIon chromatography
RadiologicalsRadon, gross alpha/beta, Ra-226/228, uranium, tritium
Disinfection ByproductsHAA5/HAA9, THMs, chlorate, perchlorate, bromate
MicroplasticsµFTIR / Raman
Legionella pneumophilaCulture and qPCR, with serotyping
Pseudomonas, HPC, MycobacteriumCulture / qPCR
Giardia & CryptosporidiumEPA 1623 immunomagnetic separation
Cyanobacteria & MicrocystinsELISA + microscopy
Nuisance Bacteria — iron, sulphate-reducing, slimeBART / culture
Taste & Odour — geosmin, 2-MIBGC-MS SPME
Asbestos in WaterTransmission electron microscopy
BOD / COD / TSS / TDS / TOCStandard Methods
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05 — Label & compliance

Food Safety & Nutrition

Nutritional labelling, allergens, pathogens, residues and shelf life for manufacturers, importers and private-label brands selling into Canada and the US.

TestMethod
Nutrition Facts PanelAOAC suite — CFIA and FDA formats
ProximatesMoisture, ash, protein, fat, carbohydrate, calories
Fatty Acid ProfileGC-FID — trans, saturated, omega-3/6
Sugar Profile & Sugar AlcoholsHPLC-RI
Dietary Fibre — total, soluble, insolubleAOAC 991.43
AllergensELISA — gluten, dairy, egg, soy, sesame, fish, crustacean, peanut, tree nut
PathogensCulture / PCR — Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, STEC, Campylobacter
Indicator OrganismsAPC, coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, yeast & mould
MycotoxinsLC-MS/MS — aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, DON, T-2
Pesticide Residue — multi-residueLC-MS/MS + GC-MS/MS
Heavy Metals in FoodICP-MS
Histamine & DecompositionHPLC + sensory
PreservativesHPLC — benzoate, sorbate, parabens, sulphites
Process ContaminantsAcrylamide, melamine, PCBs, phthalates, BPA
Veterinary Drug ResiduesLC-MS/MS — chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones
Physical & ChemicalpH, aw, Brix, viscosity, titratable acidity, peroxide value
Shelf-Life StudyReal-time and accelerated with challenge testing
Low-Acid Canned Food compliancepH and water activity
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06 — NPN & DSHEA

Supplements, Cosmetics & Raw Materials

Identity, potency and contamination for finished supplements, cosmetics and incoming raw materials — the evidence a Natural Product Number or a DSHEA file actually needs.

TestMethod
Raw Material IdentityHPLC, FTIR, organoleptic, microscopy
Assay / PotencyHPLC / UPLC vs reference standard
Vitamin AssaysHPLC / LC-MS — A, B-complex, C, D, E, K1, K2
Mineral PackageICP-OES / ICP-MS — Ca, Fe, Mg, Mn, Na, K, Zn, iodine, selenium
Active Ingredient QuantitationCreatine, CoQ10, curcumin, glucosamine, MSM, melatonin, taurine
Botanical FingerprintingHPTLC / HPLC alkaloid profile
Microbial LimitsUSP <61>/<62>
Probiotic EnumerationLactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Bacillus spp.
Heavy MetalsICP-MS, including in colour additives
Residue on Ignition / Loss on DryingGravimetric
Preservative Efficacy ChallengeUSP <51>
Cosmetic Stability & CompatibilityICH / CTFA protocols
Disintegration & DissolutionUSP <701>/<711>
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07 — OECD & ISO

Toxicology & Biocompatibility

Regulatory-grade safety testing for materials, devices and formulations, run to OECD and ISO 10993 protocols.

TestMethod
Acute Oral ToxicityOECD 425
Acute Dermal ToxicityOECD 402
Dermal Irritation / CorrosionOECD 404
In Vitro Skin IrritationOECD 439, reconstructed human epidermis
Eye Irritation / CorrosionOECD 405
Skin SensitisationOECD 406
Ames Bacterial Reverse MutationOECD 471
Chromosomal Aberration — in vitroOECD 473
Mammalian Micronucleus — in vivoOECD 474
In Vitro MicronucleusOECD 487
Mouse Lymphoma TK AssayOECD 490
CytotoxicityISO 10993-5 — MEM elution, LDH, NRU, XTT
PhototoxicityOECD 432, 3T3 NRU
Pyrogen TestUSP <151>
Biological ReactivityUSP <87>/<88>
Haemolysis AssayASTM F756
Nitrosamine ImpuritiesLC-HRMS
Bioanalytical Method SupportLC-MS/MS, ELISA
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08 — Site & product

Environmental & Materials

Soil, air, wastewater and materials characterisation for consultants, property owners, manufacturers and importers.

TestMethod
Soil & Sediment MetalsEPA 6010 / 6020 ICP-MS
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH)EPA 8015 GC-FID, F1–F4 fractions
Wastewater CharacterisationBOD, COD, TSS, TDS, coliforms, alkalinity
Asbestos — bulk and airPolarised light microscopy / TEM
Indoor Air Quality — mouldSpore trap and culture
Lead in Paint & Consumer ProductsXRF / ICP-MS
RoHS / Restricted SubstancesICP-MS / XRF / GC-MS
Phthalates & PlasticisersGC-MS
Packaging Migration & ExtractablesLC-MS/MS, GC-MS
Textile & Fibre IdentificationFTIR, microscopy
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