Ekidna is as accurate as a lab, with an error rate of about +/- 1% by weight. For more information on our accuracy within +/- 10% relative to HPLC measurement in cannabis testing, please see our validation report here.
Testing accuracy is often misunderstood in the cannabis space, as many factors can impact the end test result, including sampling, testing methods, and reference standards used.
The Ekidna test has been fully validated on dry bud samples with proven accuracy within 0% - 10% relative of HPLC measurement.
We have worked with Sunrise Cannabis to validate our fresh bud sample and achieved result alignment between fresh and dried bud samples at harvest. See our fresh flower validation here.
If you are unsatisfied with your product, Ekidna will accept returns within 45 days of purchase and provide a full refund.
An Ekidna test takes 7 minutes with 5 minutes of prep time and 2 minutes of analysis time.
However, everyone moves at their own speed, and with practice comes the ability to run multiple tests simultaneously, reducing the time spent testing.
Ekidna test kits are much less costly than mailing samples to a lab or setting up staffing and maintaining your own lab.
The Ekidna reader device and software cost $2,995 CAD, with test kits sold separately.
Custom volume pricing is available; please reach out for all pricing questions.
Ekidna is highly accurate when it comes to detecting cannabinoids, and Ekidna’s results can be used to determine THC, THCa, CBD, and CBDa amounts for pro forma contracts. However, for regulatory testing, samples need to be tested by a third-party source and you are the operator of the Ekidna system.
In short, yes! Please contact us to get further details.
No. Ekidna is manufactured almost entirely in North America (specifically, Ontario, Canada). Our main manufacturing partners are LD Tool & Die, the same company that manufactures test kits for 23andMe DNA ancestry and genetic health risk assessment reports, and Microart, also located in Ontario.
There are no “chips” per se in the test tube caps: the sensors and their component materials are entirely manufactured in North America.
Some parts for the reader are manufactured in the Netherlands. While the reader does require the use of chips, our Ontario manufacturing facility is well stocked. Microart has built strong relationships with trusted suppliers over many years, and does not currently anticipate a shortage.
Do not dispose Ekidna test kits in city sewer or garbage waste collection. In some areas, depending on local regulations, you may need to dispose test kits in a hazardous waste container. For clients in the Eastern Ontario-Outaouais area, we can provide you with a container, and we will pick that up for you when it’s full.
We are always working to extend the shelf life of our product. For now, we recommend using test kits within five months to ensure solvent integrity. If you are interested in placing bulk orders, we will work with you to develop a staggered delivery plan to ensure new tests arrive on time.
Yes, Ekidna is fully portable and does not take a lot of room on your counter. All you need to run a test is a laptop, balance, and a stable surface to run tests, that’s it!
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