Every product at QCD comes with lab test results from an independent, state-approved testing laboratory. These results — often displayed as a Certificate of Analysis (COA) — verify the product's cannabinoid content, terpene profile, and safety. But for most consumers, lab reports are a wall of numbers and abbreviations that don't mean much without context. This guide breaks down how to read cannabis lab results and what to look for.
What You Should Know
The most prominent numbers on a lab report are THC and CBD percentages. Total THC tells you the psychoactive potency — higher numbers mean stronger effects. Total CBD indicates the presence of non-psychoactive cannabinoid content. Terpene analysis breaks down the aromatic compounds, measured in percentages — strains with total terpene content above 2% tend to have rich flavor and pronounced effects. Safety panels check for pesticides, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium), microbials (mold, bacteria), and residual solvents. At QCD, every product has passed all safety panels before it reaches the shelf.
Visit Quality Control Dispensary
Quality Control Dispensary operates two licensed locations in Brooklyn (3169 Coney Island Ave) and Staten Island (1172 Victory Blvd #4). We carry over 500 lab-tested products from 20+ licensed brands. Our budtenders are here to help you find exactly what you need, whether it's your first visit or your hundredth. Same-day delivery is available across Brooklyn and Staten Island during store hours.
Responsible Use: Cannabis affects everyone differently. Start with a low dose and increase gradually. Must be 21+ to purchase. Quality Control Dispensary products are NYS-licensed and lab-tested.