How Reliable Are Cannabinoid Analysis?

[mynameisbob]

So basically this question started when I bought some 34% THC Gorilla Glue #4 from the dispensary and it really wasn't all that. And then I bought some 16%. Not only was it way more crystally,the high was also much stronger. So my question is,are these numbers even reliable?

 

[rascali]

You see, you're asking the wrong question - it's not wether the results are reliable (they're not), it's are they relevant at all… read up on the entourage effect and find out what drives real potency in better weed.

 

[mynameisbob]

I already know about the synergy between THC and CBD. Really my question was just how reliable the numbers are. I remember when these 100 or 1000mg THC bars that were being sold ended up only having less than a fraction of what was listed on the packaging and it was kinda big news. Just makes me wonder to what extent this really goes.

 

[Seamaiden]

Right now there seems to be no uniform set of policies and protocols for cannabis testing. I personally feel that this leaves everything up in the air, and so, no, my answer is that they are not all that reliable at this point in time. I think who does the testing matters, but I can't say that, for example, SCLabs is the best, most reliable over someone else.

 

[mynameisbob]

This makes alot of sense! I kinda had figured there would be no set of protocols for this,but I really think they're should be.

 

[Seamaiden]

I agree, there needs to be a base set of standards, etc. Otherwise we get strains that claim high THC% that don't get ya high, and then misinformation abounds. It adds to the bro-science base, unfortunately.