What is Alpha-CAT?

- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Cannabinol (CBN)
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
- Cannabigerol (CBG)
- Cannabichromene (CBC)

- A THC and CBD reference chart for indication of strength and potency
- Chemotype / cannabinoid profile which categorizes the strain
- Chemotype-effect chart indicateing the pharmacological effect to be expected
- A symptom-cure guide helping to determine which strain best helps to alleviate specific symptoms.
The Alpha-CAT Test Kits
MINI kit Alpha-CAT
2 plates
Number of tests*:
– THC & CBD analysis: 8
– Chemotype prints: 2
REGULAR kit Alpha-CAT
10 plates
Number of tests*:
– THC & CBD analysis: 40
– Chemotype prints: 10
MOBILE LAB Alpha-CAT
100 plates
Number of tests*:
– CBD, CBN, THC, THCV, CBC, CBG analysis: 400
– Chemotype prints: 100
The following should be supplied by the user
- Samples of cannabis or cannabis products (e.g. cookies, ice, cake, etc.)
- A well ventilated working area (a fume hood connected to a filtering system is recommended)
- Digital weighing scale
alpha-cat Testing Protocol
Alpha-CAT, Tutorial by Sébastien Béguerie
The Alpha-CAT system solves the issues involved with simultaneously separating cannabinoids in a simple, cost-effective way, providing a chemical profile for each sample. The Alpha-CAT method separates some of the neutral and acidic cannabinoids which are rendered distinct from each other with bright colored spots.
The chemotype profile shows the number of cannabinoids and their relative concentrations. The higher the concentration the bigger and more intensely coloured the spot is. Alpha-CAT gives the opportunity to determine the cannabinoids present in each material sample and reveals the levels of each individual cannabinoid present in terms of its concentration.
The Alpha-CAT method enables anyone, regardless of scientific background, to define the active cannabinoid profile in a wide range of medicinal materials (flowers, resins, concentrates, cosmetics, tinctures, edibles and most other cannabinoid containing products).

How to analyse the results


Sativa strains
THC effects are dominant over indica effects (activating, energizing)
Indica strains
CBG, THCV & CBD effects predominate producing a feeling of relaxation (stoney, sleepy)Safety Recommendation
- Alpha-CAT® kits are fully compliant with the guidelines of the World Health Organisation concerning safety and quality of medical plant materials (WHO/PHARM/92.559).
- Our methods meet the guidelines and recommendations of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Codex Alimentarius.
- All of our kits comply fully with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines.

To handle with care

To protect your skin, always wear gloves

To avoid contamination of the TLC-plates

Not to be inhaled
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